Shape | Petty |
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Blade Length | 150 mm |
Blade Height | 30 mm |
Weight | 75 g |
Steel Type | SG2 High Speed Powder Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding |
Rockwell Hardness | 62–63 |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Pakkawood |
Knife Line | Seki Kanetsugu Zuiun |
Made in | Seki, Gifu, Japan |
Brand | Seki Kanetsugu |
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 Seki Kanetsugu Zuiun - Seki Kanetsugu is a knife maker in Seki, whose ancestor was a famous swordsmith Kanetsugu (1336-1392). The company itself was founded in 1918 and celebrated their 100 year anniversary in 2018. To celebrate their 100th year, they launched this knife line called “Zuiun”. This beautiful piece is made with SG2 with 62 layers of stainless Damascus outside. The blade is sharpened very thin and the taper is beautiful. Heptagon shaped handle is made with pakka wood for its strength. Although this is considered to be a machine-forged knife, it is perhaps at the highest level.