Makoto Kurosaki is the talented maker behind these exceptional knives. He chose "Makoto" for his brand name since his brother already uses "Kurosaki." "Sakura" means cherry tree, a symbol of beauty and renewal in Japan. If you ever visit Japan in the spring, you’ll be amazed by the breathtaking cherry blossoms everywhere. This inspiration extends to the knife’s cherry wood handle, a tribute to the revered tree. "Tsuchime" means "hammered" and refers to the stunning hammered cladding on the blade. And finally, "Petty" refers to this versatile 135mm utility knife, perfect for precision tasks like peeling, trimming, and slicing small ingredients.
For this Petty, Makoto Kurosaki has chosen SG2 steel—an excellent choice for both durability and ease of maintenance. When forged by a skilled blacksmith, SG2 has a feel reminiscent of carbon steel. It’s incredibly hard yet maintains a long-lasting edge. Despite its high wear resistance compared to other knife steels, it’s surprisingly easy to sharpen—more so than most stainless steels. The blade features a san-mai construction, with soft stainless steel cladding that enhances durability and gives it a beautiful hairline finish.
Makoto is renowned for his sharpening expertise, and it’s evident in this Petty. The grind is outstanding, and the thinness of this laser-cut blade is exceptional—delicate yet sturdy. In this Petty iteration, it offers effortless control, making detailed cutting work feel smooth and precise.Brand: Makoto
Blacksmith: Makoto Kurosaki
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Method: Hammer Forged
Quenching: Water Quenched
HRC: 62+-
Finish: Polished Damascus
Edge Steel: SG2 Stainless Steel
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Handle: Sakura-Cherry Octagonal
Ferrule: Maple Wood
Edge Grind: Even
Weight: 2.1 oz (60 g)
Edge Length: 135 mm
Total Length: 258 mm
Spine Thickness: 2 mm
Blade Height: 28 mm
For this Petty, Makoto Kurosaki has chosen SG2 steel—an excellent choice for both durability and ease of maintenance. When forged by a skilled blacksmith, SG2 has a feel reminiscent of carbon steel. It’s incredibly hard yet maintains a long-lasting edge. Despite its high wear resistance compared to other knife steels, it’s surprisingly easy to sharpen—more so than most stainless steels. The blade features a san-mai construction, with soft stainless steel cladding that enhances durability and gives it a beautiful hairline finish.
Makoto is renowned for his sharpening expertise, and it’s evident in this Petty. The grind is outstanding, and the thinness of this laser-cut blade is exceptional—delicate yet sturdy. In this Petty iteration, it offers effortless control, making detailed cutting work feel smooth and precise.
