Short petty knives with Japanese/wa handles for use in hand are something of a rarity. Chef Knives To Go offers this small petty by master blacksmith Hiroshi Kato to fill that role. The knife wears the characteristic Masakage Yuki nashiji finish and a high degree of fit and finish. The knife features a Shirogami #2 carbon steel core and low maintenance stainless steel cladding. As a handmade knife, this specific examples of this petty may vary from the posted specifications. Please note that the exposed carbon steel core will patina with normal use and can rust if abused.
Weight: 1.6 oz (46 g)
Edge Length: 81 mm
Total Length: 206 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.2 mm
Blade Height: 27.3 mm
Handle Shape: Oval
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Impressed, but not blown away.Posted By: Jordan
2 people found this review helpful
When I first received this knife, I must admit that I was a tiny bit worried. Visually, mostly, as the blade-to-handle ratio was wonky (standard Wa handle.) In use, though, it proved to be a non-issue. Out-of-box sharpness was respectable, and it has performed all the tasks expectedly, in all of the grips I've used it for. Food release leaves a little to be desired (but maybe I'm just spoiled with my Takeda.) Spine is a little thicker than I would like, but hasn't proven to be a big issue. Overall, impressed, but not blown away.
2 people found this review helpful
When I first received this knife, I must admit that I was a tiny bit worried. Visually, mostly, as the blade-to-handle ratio was wonky (standard Wa handle.) In use, though, it proved to be a non-issue. Out-of-box sharpness was respectable, and it has performed all the tasks expectedly, in all of the grips I've used it for. Food release leaves a little to be desired (but maybe I'm just spoiled with my Takeda.) Spine is a little thicker than I would like, but hasn't proven to be a big issue. Overall, impressed, but not blown away.
Love this Little PettyPosted By: Brian - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful
My first White Steel blade. Absolutely love it. My particular blade was 83 mm. The nashiji stainless cladding is something to behold. Such a gorgeous knife. I wish I had more of it, so I'll be picking up a gyuto in the Yuki line. It's that nice.The fit and finish is excellent. The blade aesthetics are my personal favorite. Red/Light colored handle is extremely appealing to me. The small amount of work I've done with it has been a pleasure. Edge OOTB was excellent. I did not order the sharpening service. I just balsa & leather stropped it and it shaves hair. Have only had it and used it about two weeks, but I want another.Thanks so much Mark & Sue.
1 people found this review helpful
My first White Steel blade. Absolutely love it. My particular blade was 83 mm. The nashiji stainless cladding is something to behold. Such a gorgeous knife. I wish I had more of it, so I'll be picking up a gyuto in the Yuki line. It's that nice.The fit and finish is excellent. The blade aesthetics are my personal favorite. Red/Light colored handle is extremely appealing to me. The small amount of work I've done with it has been a pleasure. Edge OOTB was excellent. I did not order the sharpening service. I just balsa & leather stropped it and it shaves hair. Have only had it and used it about two weeks, but I want another.Thanks so much Mark & Sue.
