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Shigeki Tanaka VG10 damascus 150mm petty knife
Regular price¥14,000 JPY
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This Shigeki Tanaka petty knife is a versatile, nimble blade ideal for everyday kitchen tasks such as trimming, peeling, garnishing, and working with smaller ingredients where precision matters. Handcrafted in Miki City by fourth‑generation blacksmith Shigeki Tanaka, it features a VG10 stainless steel core with a damascus finish, offering excellent sharpness, durability, and easy maintenance. Light in hand and highly maneuverable, this petty knife is a practical choice for both home cooks and professionals who want a reliable, finely crafted Japanese utility knife.
Handcrafted in Miki, Japan by Shigeki Tanaka
157mm cutting edge length
Takefu VG10 stainless steel core
Sanmai construction with stainless cladding
Damascus finish
Pakkawood handle
Suitable for right- or left-handed users
Details
Brand / Maker: Shigeki Tanaka
Producing Area: Miki, Japan
Knife type: petty knife
Finish: damascus
Construction: sanmai
Steel type: stainless steel
Core steel: Takefu VG10
Blade and Handle Specs
Total length: 272mm
Blade length - heel to tip: 157mm
Blade height at heel: 34.4mm
Spine thickness at heel: 2.1mm
Weight: 89g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: pakkawood
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: not included
Notes:
a. Proper care is essential for Japanese knives, such as this Shigeki Tanaka VG10 damascus petty knife. Please refer to our care guide below. b. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are typical in hand-forged Japanese knives. c. Minor cosmetic variations—such as light surface marks or fine scuffs—are common in handcrafted blades.
