Kohetsu VG-10 Damascus Petty 80mm

Kohetsu is our in-house brand which is comprised of eight separate lines of kitchen knives differentiated by different steels and manufacturing techniques. The VG-10 Damascus line is a recent addition to the party, right now comprised of three styles. The baby of the group is this fun and functional petty. At just 80mmm, it is a very small knife. But that smallness translates to big abilities in the kitchen.

The knife is made using a stainless steel called VG-10. Blacksmith Tsukahara-san heat treats the alloy to 60 HRC before cladding it in multiple layers of a softer stainless steel in the san-mai style. The lovely damascus pattern is beautifully etched and slightly matte in appearance. The blade is mated to a finely crafted stainless bolster. The western style handle is made from black Micarta and attached to the tang with 3 stainless pins.

This is a knife that will go places many others will not. It is also super nimble and very controllable. The stiff little blade sharpens up like a razor, so making those intricate garnishes and cuts will become a thing of pleasure and control. We just love this little utensil from the way it works to the way it looks.

Brand: Kohetsu

Blacksmith: Tsukahara-San

Edge Steel: VG-10

HRC: 60

Cladding: Stainless Damascus

Edge Grind: Even 50/50

Type: Petty

Weight: 2.6 ounces

Blade Length: 78 mm

Spine Thickness at Base: 1.9 mm

Blade Height: 20 mm

Handle: Western (Yo)

Scales: Black Pakka Wood