Knife Info
Petty: Often called paring or utility knife, the petty knife is made for smaller cutting tasks. An indispensable tool in any knife kit, it excels at cutting herbs, slicing garlic, dicing shallots, peeling fruit & veg, and even boning certain cuts of meat or breaking down poultry. Petty knives can vary in size (75mm -210mm) and shape.
Blacksmith Info
Master Blacksmith, Takeshi Saji, has been making knives for over 50 years. He began his path immediately after high school, apprenticing under his father Harukichi Saji. At age 30 he was designated master blacksmith, and quickly became very popular in the Japanese knife market.
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Living and working in Takefu city, Fukui Prefecture, Saji san is well known for his unique style, and forging techniques. He truly brings out the best qualities in all the materials he uses. His blades are perfectly balanced and absolutely beautiful.
- Steel: VG10 Stainless
- HRC: 60:62
- Length: 90mm
- Height at heel:
- Spine thickness above heel:
- Handle:
- Weight:
- Edge/Bevel: 50/50
- Shape: Petty
- Finish: Tsuchime
- Blacksmith: Takeshi Saji
Knife Info
Petty: Often called paring or utility knife, the petty knife is made for smaller cutting tasks. An indispensable tool in any knife kit, it excels at cutting herbs, slicing garlic, dicing shallots, peeling fruit & veg, and even boning certain cuts of meat or breaking down poultry. Petty knives can vary in size (75mm -210mm) and shape.
Blacksmith Info
Master Blacksmith, Takeshi Saji, has been making knives for over 50 years. He began his path immediately after high school, apprenticing under his father Harukichi Saji. At age 30 he was designated master blacksmith, and quickly became very popular in the Japanese knife market.
.
Living and working in Takefu city, Fukui Prefecture, Saji san is well known for his unique style, and forging techniques. He truly brings out the best qualities in all the materials he uses. His blades are perfectly balanced and absolutely beautiful.
- Steel: VG10 Stainless
- HRC: 60:62
- Length: 90mm
- Height at heel:
- Spine thickness above heel:
- Handle:
- Weight:
- Edge/Bevel: 50/50
- Shape: Petty
- Finish: Tsuchime
- Blacksmith: Takeshi Saji