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The Hatsukokoro Petty Knife is a small utility knife from Seki, Japan. Featuring VG10 stainless steel and a polished tsuchime finish, this knife offers versatility for various kitchen tasks.
Crafted in Seki, Japan for the Hatsukokoro brand
148mm (5.83") cutting edge length
VG10 stainless steel core from Takefu
Polished tsuchime finish
Octagonal wenge handle
For right and left-handed users
Full stainless for easy maintenance
Versatile petty knife suitable for smaller cutting, slicing, and peeling tasks
Handle: Octagonal wenge with buffalo horn ferrule (see notes)
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Saya/Sheath: Not included
Notes
For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this tsuchime petty knife, please refer to our care guide below.
Slight measurement variations are common.
Small surface finish variations in Japanese knives are normal.
Please note that the small voids in the wenge handles are natural characteristics of this wood species. These features are not defects but simply part of wenge's distinctive appearance.
