The Tabata Blue #2 Petty knife measures 97mm on the edge. Crafted by hand and hammer-forged by Tabata Hamono, this exquisite blade hails from a quaint blacksmith shop on Tanegashima Island, nestled to the south of Kyushu's Kagoshima Prefecture. The knife features stainless cladding for effortless maintenance and a beautifully rendered kasumi finish. We at Chefknivestogo are honored to be the first US distributor for this distinguished brand. Explore and discover its unique charm.
Blacksmith: Tabata Hamono
Brand Name: Tanegashima
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Location: Tanegashima, Japan
Edge Steel: Blue #2 (Aogami #2)
Cladding: Stainless Clad
Bevel: Double Bevel
Edge Grind: Even
Finish: Kasumi
Handle: Oak Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Urushi Finish
Weight: 2.4 oz (68 g)
Edge Length: 100 mm
Total Length: 225 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 30.5 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.8 mm
