Petty: A petty is the Japanese equivalent of a paring knife. In principle, it can be called the knife for everything. From dicing onions to peeling fruit or potatoes, it can be used almost anywhere. The length of the knife can vary from a small 95mm to a large 150mm, depending on the area of use.
Mame literally means "bean". The knife is very small and is perfect as a paring, turning or all-purpose knife. I can also imagine using it when out in the woods.
- HRC: 62-63
- Steel: Shirogami #2 (White Carbon)
- Cladding: Soft Iron
- Length: approx. 90mm
- Weight: approx. 49g
- Form: Mame Petty
- Blade type: 50/50
- Finish: Kurochi
- Handle material: Cherry
- Clamp: plastic
- Blacksmith: Yosimitu Kajiya
- Origin: Shimbara, Nagasaki (Japan)
The weight and length information are approximate values. These can vary as each knife is a handmade product.
Carbon knives require more care than stainless steel knives. Please read the information under "Useful information" or just ask me directly.