Masakage Kumo Petty 130mm

Masakage Kumo knives are made by veteran blacksmith Ikeda san who has earned his sterling reputation over many years of blacksmithing under Anryu san. He makes various lines of knives under his own name as well as for the Masakage brand.

The Kumo line of knives has been a top seller in or store for years. It combines some of the most desirable traits that knife users seek out: great profile and grind; easy-to-maintain steel; excellent fit and finish; and that very cool looking Damascus steel.

The core of these knives is made from VG-10 stainless steel. This is one of the most popular stainless alloys in the kitchen knife business. It has some fine properties including great edge taking and retention, super corrosion resistance, and an overall toughness that is hard to beat in stainless steel. The outer Damascus layer is made from a softer stainless alloy to protect the core steel and add subtleness and shock resistance to the blade. The cladding is heavily etched to reveal the stunning pattern that resembles storm clouds.

This is a good sized petty for almost every small cutting task around the kitchen. Board cutting and hand held processes are both within the scope of this blade, along with the ability to take on garnishes and other artistic style cutting needs. The blade is mated to a rosewood octagonal handle with a black pakka wood ferrule.

Brand: Masakage

Line: Kumo

Blacksmith: Ikeda san

Construction: San Mai

Edge Steel: VG-10

Cladding: Stainless Damascus

HRC: 61-62

Region: Echizen, Japan

Engraving: Hand Engraved

Handle: Rosewood Octagonal

Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood

Weight: 2.3 ounces

Blade Length: 134mm

Spine Thickness at Base: 2.2mm

Blade Height: 30mm