Nigara SG2 Damascus – Kiritsuke Petty 120mm
R4,500.00
Nigara
Nigara has been involved in swordsmithing since the Edo period. However, the prohibition of swords in the Meiji Period forced them to modernise during the Showa Period. As a result, to this day manufacturing of Nigara kitchen knives is based on techniques derived from making swords. They are currently in their 8th generation of knifemakers!
SG2 Stainless steel
SG2 is a Powder Metallurgy Stainless steel. It is known for its incredible edge retention and sharpness. SG2 also has excellent wear resistance and is relatively easy to sharpen. However, it takes longer to sharpen than other steels but will keep its edge for a long time.
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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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
| Blade Length |
120mm |
|---|---|
| Knife Total Length |
230mm |
| Weight |
57g |
| Blade Height |
30mm |
| Edge |
50/50 |
| Handle |
Walnut with buffalo horn ferrule |
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