Product Description
About the petty
Sometimes called a utility knife, Petty knife is a smaller version of chefs knife but is bigger than a paring knife. It is designed to intensify pleasure from cooking. The Petty fits in small places that require more dexterity than bigger chefs knives while handling bigger jobs than a paring knife can take care of.
Its incomparable sharpness is used for smaller precision tasks such as peeling, trimming, and slicing small fruits and vegetables as well as for handling bigger tasks as a small chefs knife. A razor sharp petty knife can intricately carve and style vegetables and fruits for beautiful presentations and garnishes, performing just as well for bigger jobs such as preparing meals.
It is an ideal alternative to Gyuto for people with smaller hands. Its double bevel makes it perfect for both left and right-handed use. The Petty will soon become the go to knife in your kitchen.
About the blade
Skilled Japanese blacksmiths in Sakai handcraft each blade with premium Japanese VG10 high-carbon stainless steel. VG10 is a cutlery grade stainless steel, the name stands for V Gold 10 (“gold” meaning quality). It is a stainless steel with a high carbon content, making VG10 harder than most stainless steel types. With VG10 you get the hardness of a carbon steel but the corrosion resistance of stainless. Hence, VG10 steel offers an excellent balance between toughness, durability, and razor sharpness.
The blade has a Rockwell Hardness rating (HRC) of 62 which means the edge stays noticeably sharper for a longer time. It is forged with 46 layers Damascus steel which is legendary for its plasticity, hardness and distinctive patterns. The blade in this Petty knife is designed to increase strength, edge-holding, and cutting ability.
About the handle
The beautiful handle is made with extremely limited European Maple Burl dyed in a Mediterranean Blue colour and features a subtle copper ring under the kakumaki (collar of the handle). The wood has to be dried for two years before it undergoes the process of stabilisation and colour dying. This ensures the wood is completely waterproof to avoid bacteria growth and is able to last generations. The stabilised premium-cut maple burl is cut into an octagonal shaped ambidextrous handle to give you a firm grip on the knife. Not only is the handle aesthetically pleasing, it is also perfectly balanced and light. This allows for maximum precision and more controlled movements during use. After all, maple wood is a a strong and durable wood with good resistance to decay.
Please note that no two handle colours or patterns are ever the same as the natural properties of each wood block are unique and will absorb the colour dye differently.
The packaging
All Sakai Kyuba knives come in a handcrafted, minimalist European Oak wooden box with a delicate waxed finish wrapped in a Japana signature illustration strip presenting Onna Bugeisha – Japanese women warriors.
Timeless
Nothing about Sakai Kyuba is left to chance. This Petty knife was designed, forged and rigorously tested to serve your family for generations. Made from the highest quality V10 46-layer Damascus Hammered Stainless steel – sturdier and sharper than anything you have experienced before. Wrapped in a beautiful Japana illustration strip styled on ancient Japanese paintings. Backed by a lifetime guarantee.
Craftsmanship
Although inspired by over 600 years of tradition, each of the Sakai Kyuba 堺久馬 blades is absolutely unique. Every single one has been meticulously handmade and perfected in Japan by Sakai’s (堺市) master blacksmith. Each blade is then forged and hand-polished in Japan by master swordsmen using techniques perfected by their families over centuries. Crafted, not manufactured. No handle pattern is the same, guaranteeing you a unique piece of craftsmanship.
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