Hatsukokoro VG5 wa-petty knife 120mm

• Crafted in Seki, Japan for the Hatsukokoro brand
• 117mm / 4.61" blade crafted from VG5 stainless steel, offering increased toughness and resistance to chipping compared to VG10
  
• Designed for precise tasks like trimming meat, slicing small vegetables, peeling fruits, and intricate cuts
• Compact size allows for enhanced control and maneuverability in tight spaces
• Fitted with an octagonal walnut handle and buffalo horn ferrule
• Ambidextrous design suitable for both right- and left-handed users

The Hatsukokoro VG5 wa-petty is a Japanese utility knife made in Seki, Japan. Its core is made from VG5 steel, a variant in the VG steel family produced by Takefu Steel. Compared to the more popular VG10, VG5 offers increased toughness, making it more forgiving and less prone to chipping. Crafted entirely from stainless steel, it requires minimal maintenance. The blade is paired with an octagonal walnut handle with a horn ferrule.

A petty knife excels at detailed work where precision is key. It's ideal for trimming meat, slicing small vegetables, peeling fruits, and performing intricate cuts where a larger chef's knife might be unwieldy. Its compact size allows for enhanced control and maneuverability in tight spaces, making it a versatile tool in any kitchen.

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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Producing Area: Seki, Japan
Knife type: petty knife
Finish: migaki
Core steel: VG5
Steel type: stainless
Cladding: stainless clad

Overall length: 246mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 117mm / 4.61"
Blade height at the heel: 28mm
Spine thickness at the handle: 2.0mm
Spine thickness at the heel: 1.6mm
Spine thickness midway: 1.2mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 0.9mm
Weight: 62g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal walnut with buffalo horn ferrule
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Japanese knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.

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