Excellent sized petty knife
I was finding the 150mm petty running a bit too short. The 180mm is just the perfect right size for me ! I hope Knifewear can provide more 180mm petty knife options to choose from. But tojiro is reliable, and western handle for petty knife is my preferred choice. Great for delicate slicing and prepping fruits and decent size vegetables instead of having to change knives too often. . the balance point is just right behind the bolster. I hope I can actually find a petty which is long enough and forward balance point on the pinch grip.
Knife sharpness is ok sharp, but if you spend a bit time on the whetstone, you can use it and it feels like a solid laser.
I find that this knife works great on small potatoes too as they have less blade height but long blade helps reduce surface area for friction.
Sometimes when you are in tight working space. I feel that this knife is is right for the work most of the time. 210mm gyuto will work great but sometimes you want a hybrid slicer for slicing delicate things. Is helpful and enjoyable to have one in my opinion.
Sarky H.