Shape | Petty |
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Blade Length | 150 mm |
Steel Type | Aogami Super (Blue Carbon Steel)
With Carbon Steel Cladding
Rust Prone ⓘ This knife can rust, click to learn more.
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Rockwell Hardness | 63–64 |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Teak Water Buffalo Horn Collar |
Knife Line | Hatsukokoro Inazuma AS |
Made in | Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, Japan |
Brand | Hatsukokoro |
About the shape - This is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board, or even in the hand. Perfect for slicing shallots, cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. Additionally, Petty knives are an indispensable tool for those who feel uncomfortable wielding a larger chef knife.
About Hatsukokoro Inazuma AS - The Hatsukokoro Inazuma (translates as "lightning") AS is a hand-forged masterpiece, made by a talented Blacksmith in Tsubame Sanjo who prefers to remain anonymous. This knife has an Aogami Super core, with softer iron cladding. This combination of steel allows for the blacksmith to create a beautiful finish of folded steel, tsuchime, and kurouchi - honestly feels like it should be too much, but here it is just right.
We've also found these to be some of the thinner knives that we've seen for a while, the edges that are scary sharp. We are thrilled to carry this line from Hatsukokoro who continue to curate an exceptional series of knives.\