Shape | Petty |
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Blade Length | 75 mm |
Steel Type | VG10 Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding |
Rockwell Hardness | 60–61 |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Oval Magnolia Red Pakkawood Collar |
Blacksmith/Maker | Yoshimi Kato |
Knife Line | Masakage Kiri |
Made in | Echizen, Fukui, Japan |
Brand | Masakage |
A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.
About the Shape - This is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board. 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 Masakage Kiri -Masakage’s Kiri (mist) line are hand-forged from VG-10, a high carbon, stainless steel created for knife making and then laminated with 49-layer Damascus. Truly useable art! Paired with an oval handle made of white magnolia and red pakka, the balance and overall feel is something that a serious cook craves.
VG-10 is steel designed to make knives; it brings sharpness, toughness and stain resistance together in the best combination possible. You’ll never see your food discolour or have to pick up a rusty knife.