Yoshihiro Ice Hardened Petty Utility knife Shitan Handle

Our Yoshihiro Inox Petty knife is expertly forged from a single piece of Aus-8 stainless steel, complemented by a premium Octagonal Shaped Shitan rosewood handle. This knife is designed to fit into small spaces where greater dexterity is needed, while also tackling larger tasks that a paring knife might struggle with. You'll find that the Petty quickly becomes an essential tool in your kitchen.

The difference in performance is immediately noticeable when you use a hand-forged Japanese Petty knife renowned for its incomparable sharpness. It excels in smaller precision tasks such as peeling, trimming, and slicing small fruits and vegetables, while also handling bigger jobs with the ease of a small chef's knife. Whether you're intricately carving vegetables for beautiful presentations or preparing meals, this razor-sharp Petty knife will elevate even the simplest tasks, combining beauty and functionality in one handcrafted tool.

Our Yoshihiro Ice Hardened Petty Knife is crafted with exceptional care, featuring a medium-sized, sturdy blade that maneuvers seamlessly between small and larger tasks. The ice-hardened process involves quenching the steel at sub-zero temperatures, enhancing the hardness of the refined steel while ensuring the resiliency needed for consistent performance under various conditions. This knife is beautifully paired with a traditional Japanese style handcrafted octagonal natural Shitan Rosewood handle. A protective wooden sheath, known as a "Saya," is included to safeguard the knife and enhance its appearance when not in use.

To maintain the integrity of your knife, always sharpen and hone it on premium quality Japanese water stones. A high-quality Japanese water stone provides the best surface for sharpening and preserving the exceptional steel used in your knife.