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Akifusa tsuchime kurouchi damascus AS petty knife 160mm

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Specifications

The Akifusa tsuchime kurouchi damascus AS petty 160mm is a handcrafted Japanese utility knife from Tosa. This carbon steel petty features a Hitachi Aogami Super core in sanmai construction with iron-clad damascus and a tsuchime kurouchi finish. The blade measures 162mm with 33.7mm height. Heat treated to 64-65 HRC. This petty knife handles precision work like peeling, trimming, and slicing small ingredients. The Aogami Super core provides excellent edge retention. The iron cladding will develop a natural patina over time with use.

About the brand: Akifusa is a Japanese knife brand owned by Nakaya Co., Ltd., a company producing cutting tools and blade machines since 1907. Originally founded in Hokkaido, the company relocated to Sanjo in 1961. Akifusa knives are developed through collaboration with renowned blacksmiths in Japan.

Brand: Akifusa
Knife type: petty knife
Finish: tsuchime kurouchi damascus

Construction type: sanmai
Cladding: iron clad
Core steel: Hitachi aogami super / blue super
Steel type: carbon
HRC: 64-65

Overall length: 290mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 162mm
Blade height at heel: 33.7mm
Spine thickness at handle: 5.4mm
Spine thickness at heel: 4.5mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.9mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 105g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: D-shaped rosewood
Hand orientation: ambidextrous

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Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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