Hatsukokoro Kumokage Petty 80mm with Ebony handle

R2,500.00

Hatsukokoro

Hatsukokoro works with a wide variety of artisans outside Osaka, Japan, from blacksmiths, Handle makers, and Master knife sharpeners.

Aogami 2/Iron Clad

The knife is made from Aogami 2/Blue Carbon 2 Steel cladded in Soft Iron. Aogami 2/Blue 2 carbon steel is known for its fantastic edge retention and sharpness. The knife’s entire blade face and edge are reactive steel, and extra care and maintenance is critical. It’s always a good idea to wipe your blade with a damp towel while working, especially with highly acidic foods like onion, lemons, etc., until a patina has developed on the blade.

Also, make sure to wash and dry your knives properly after use. We like to use paper towels to dry our carbon steel knives as this absorbs the most moisture. Over time, the blade will develop a Patina. This oxidation will usually be grey to dark grey, protecting your knife from harmful Rust. The knife will slowly start building its character.

Most Japanese knives are made with a much harder steel than their Western counterparts. Harder steel can be sharpened much sharper and hold an edge for long periods. Never cut through bones, frozen foods, butternut stems, lemongrass, etc. This can result in a chipped blade. Hard steel is much more delicate than softer steel.

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Description

Petty

Petty (Paring/Utility) Knife (ぺティ – pronounced: Petti Naifu). It is said to be derived from French ‘petit’ meaning small or little. The Petty Knife is seen as a small Gyuto making it purposeful for any use in the kitchen.

The petty knife is perfect for smaller working surfaces, cutting smaller sized produce if for users with smaller hands. Its comparison to the Gyuto makes it the ultimate small-sized all-rounder and professional cooks prefer it for its compact size and versatility. It can be used to peel, slice, dice, mince and trim a variety of smaller fruits, vegetables, herbs, garnishes and proteins. It is perfect for light butcher work and delicate tasks such as making precision cuts. The blade profile is well suited for thrust-cutting while the belly allows for rock-cutting.

The Petty knife is generally larger than a Western petty knife. Similar to the Gytuo the Petty knife’s heel to belly is quite flat with a rounded profile to the tip. The sharp, double-bevel edge makes this knife ambidextrous and is the perfect companion in a small kitchen with limited workspace or for users with smaller hands.

Best for: Meat, Fish, Herbs, Vegetables

Kitchen Samurai Ease of Use Rating: All-Rounder – Easy to use and applies to most food types

Additional information
Weight 0.45 kg
Dimensions 0.45 × 0.12 × 0.09 cm
Blade Length

80mm

Knife Total Length

210mm

Weight

68g

Blade Height

30mm

Edge

50/50

Handle

Ebony Wood

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