Shape | Petty |
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Blade Length | 150 mm |
Steel Type |
HAP40 High Speed Powder Semi-Stainless Steel
with Stainless Steel Cladding
Rust Prone ⓘ This knife can rust, click to learn more.
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Rockwell Hardness | 65–67 |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Magnolia Water Buffalo Horn Collar |
Blacksmith/Maker | Atsushi Hosokawa |
Made in | Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, Japan |
Brand | Gihei |
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 Gihei Hamono - Atsushi Hosokawa-san, a head knife maker at the Gihei Hamono, has a very forward-thinking perspective on knife making industry in the region. He loves innovation and new technology, especially new steel types. He may be the only one in the region who uses high-tech steels like HAP40 and ZDP-189. From the user's point of view, this HAP40 is a great knife. It will hold the edge super long.