Tomihisa Kinari VG10 Petty Knife 135mm

Steel Type: VG-10 Stainless Steel, with "Suminagashi" Damascus Pattern

Handle Material: Japanese Dark Oakwood Handle

Rockwell HRC: 60-61

Blade Length: 135mm, 5.3 inch

Bevel: 50:50 

About the Petty: The Petty or "petite" knife comes in a small and convenient size for more delicate work like cutting, or peeling small vegetables and herbs.

About the Kinari Series: The Kinari series is crafted from VG-10 stainless steel. Each knife is forged and layered to create a breathtaking Suminagashi Damascus pattern, complementing the stunning blade is a rustic, vintage-looking dark Japanese Oakwood handle, providing both style and comfort. Renowned for its exceptional sharpness, VG-10 stainless steel is often considered one of the finest Japanese stainless steels, offering the best of both worlds with the sharpness of carbon steel and the easy maintenance of stainless steel. 

About Tomihisa: Tomihisa is KUTO's own in-house brand of knives. The name "富久" Tomihisa derives from the name of the owner: "久富" Kutomi, with the Japanese Kanji characters reversed. The Tomihisa lines are curated using affordable and high-quality steels, which offer the optimal balance of easy maintenance, sharpening, and long-lasting sharpness. These knives are forged by master craftsmen from the regions of Tosa, Seki, and Sakai in Japan.