Yoshikane Hamono SKD Nashiji 150mm Petty

The current in stock knives feature a wenge wood handle darker than the one pictured. The Knives in this line are hand made and may vary slightly in size, weight and color. Please feel free to contact us for photos of a specific knife. 

This 150mm petty is constructed from SKD steel with stainless cladding. SKD steel is a semi stainless so it will take a patina over time but has very good corrosion resistance and toughness. These knives are thick at the base of the spine but quickly move into a nice distal taper making them strong and robust yet still have great cutting performance. It has a Walnut wood handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule This is an awesome knife for all your small to medium tasks.

The Petty or Utility knife is a small knife used for smaller and more delicate tasks. They range in size from 120mm to 210mm and usually have a short blade height and thin blade. They can be used as a line knife or to prep various smaller items. Great for things like cutting fruit, herbs or even to portion and slice smaller proteins. In our opinion this is a top 3 knife everyone should have in their arsenal.

Knife Care Tips

• Never use this knife to cut through frozen foods, bones or other hard items. 
  
• After use be sure to wash using warm water, dish soap and a soft non-abrasive cloth or sponge. 
  
• Dry knife immediately after washing to avoid corrosion.
  
• If storing for an extended period of time use a knife oil like the one found here https://thekniferoll.com/collections/sharpening-accessories/products/tsubaki-knife-oil
  
• For edge maintenance and sharpening use whetstones, strops, or a fine ceramic honing rod. Avoid oil stones, diamond stones and steel rods
  
• Some high carbon knives will need to be wiped  dry periodically during use if cutting highly acidic foods to avoid corrosion.