Kohetsu Shinano Blue #2 Tall Petty 120mm

Kohetsu, our in-house brand of Japanese knives, is an ever growing line of kitchen cutlery encompassing several different steel types, forging methods, and construction techniques. The most recent addition to this brand is the Shinano line. These great looking and performing blades are constructed from Blue #2 high carbon steel. The inner core alloy is hardened to 62 HRC and then laminated in a softer stainless steel cladding. This adds strength and increased protection to the inner core while making maintenance much easier than with full carbon blades.

The specified hardness of 62 Rockwell for the Aogami hagane results in a durable blade that is still resilient and easy to sharpen. The blade path is set high on the face and is given a great looking matte finish which adds a contrast to the exposed inner core edge. It has a symmetrical 50/50 grind which is particularly well executed. We have paired this knife to a lovely octagonal handle made from walnut and pakka wood (please note that the handle in the photos is current, but the handle in the video is the previous version and no longer available).

This is a classic tall petty in terms of length and blade height ratios, so it is the perfect choice for in-hand cutting and getting into tight spaces and around obstacles. It also works well as a garnish prep knife or herb chopper. The short blade adds rigidity and stiffness resulting in a quick easy to control implement.

Weight: 2.9 ounces

Blade Length: 121 mm

Total Length: 243 mm

Spine Thickness at Base: 3.2 mm

Blade Height: 38.9 mm

Handle: Walnut Octagonal (trust photos not the video)