Kikusumi KATURA Petty Knife Damascus Japanese AUS10 Steel Premium Rosewood 15cm

Kikusumi KATURA Petty Knife Damascus Japanese AUS10 Steel Premium Rosewood 15cm BLADE: 6" /15cm STEEL: AUS 10 Japanese Stainless Steel FINISH: Polishied 45 Layer Damascus + Tsuchime Hammer Finish HANDLE:  Rosewood COLLAR: Black Pakkawood ORIGIN: 100 % Handcrafted in Seki City Japan HRC: 60-61 Larger than a paring knife yet smaller most other knives, the KATURA Petty is ideal for small to medium-sized cutting tasks. Its blade length and pointed tip make it skilled at sectioning citrus fruits and stemming vegetables. Its octagonal handle fits comfortably in the hand allowing it to excel at peeling root vegetables and fruit. Ideal knuckle clearance makes the KATURA Petty great for chopping or slicing fine herbs on a cutting board using a straight forward motion. The KATURA Petty knife blade is ultra-thin which allows it to excel at jobs that require agility and precision such as stemming and seeding peppers, thinly slicing garlic, or cutting shallots into tiny dice. The ergonomic handle and razor sharp blade are fitted seamlessly making the KATURA Petty knife one you can work with comfortably all day. Made one by one in Seki Japan by our artisans. The KATURA collection is designed for those who love the craftsmanship and values of the artisan tradition. Tradition, quality steel, pure & natural woods with beautifully detailed refinements. KATURA knives are built to last a lifetime.  KATURA captures the best qualities of that spirit in a knife that is authentically artisan in every detail.  It offers the cook a remarkably precise cutting tool with a contemporary, refined aesthetic Each stainless steel knife blade has a core of premium AUS10 steel with 45 layers of Damascus steel folded over top. The mark of the craftsmen is left one by one as the blades are finished with a unique hammered finish called tsuchime.  The hammered finish also helps food to release from the blade while cutting.  High polish damascus steel blades are laser thin for precise cutting. Easy to clean stainless steel without the high maintenance rust issues of traditional carbon blades. Fitted with octagonal Wa handles crafted from premium woods like Walnut and Rosewood. Ambidextrous ergonomic octagonal handles to optimally control the blades while staying comfortable and slip-free. Meticulous details include a beautiful yakkin branding of the Kikusumi logo on the end of the handle just as was done in the EDO period. On either side of the blade are hand-engraved names of the KATURA series name, Kikusumi logo and its origin in Seki Japan in kanji. These are some of our highest rated knives from our customers. As beautiful as the knives are they are made for cutting in the kitchen whether you are a professional or home cook. Light and razor sharp they will slice through food with remarkable ease. High carbon performance without high maintenance is what our customers have been requesting and the KATURA series of knives delivers. ORIGIN: 100 % Made in Seki City Japan BLADE: AUS-10 Japanese Stainless Steel FINISH: Polishied 45 Layer Damascus + Tsuchime Hammered Finish HANDLE:  Rosewood  (natural wax waterproofing) COLLAR: Black Pakkawood HRC: 60-61 FINER DETAILS:  Yakkin Logo on Handle End + 3 engravings on Blade (KATURA, Logo, Seki) SHIPPING INFO Please provide a telephone # for the courier to contact at the time of purchase. HANDLING We generally shipped your order within the next 1 to 2 business days. *We will deliver the products in stock immediately PRODUCT PHOTOS The picture showing on the item page is a representative image of the product. The product shipped will be similar but please be aware the actual color, pattern, shape and size may slightly differ from the pictures shown regarding items hand-made by the artists and made using natural materials such as wood. -- TAX & DUTIES -- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are solely the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.