Light and nimble with a beautiful migaki finish the mid sized Shirahama petty is an excellent utility knife for those smaller jobs.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 114mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 240mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 24.1mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 1.67mm (Spine width above the heel)
- Total Weight: 49 grams
- Core Steel: White #2
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Care Tip – Reactive Carbon Steel
The core (and on some ranges, the cladding steel too) of this knife is made using a carbon steel which can react with moisture and acids in your food and so is not stainless or rust-proof.
- Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
- Hardness: 60-61 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Various options
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: HAT-037
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
A small petty handmade leather saya or petty size blade guard is ideal for this knife.
Blacksmith Profile
Hatsukokoro
Based in Seki city, Hatsukoroko employ a range of techniques and work with a selection of master blacksmiths working entirely by hand and for some ranges, they make use of modern machinery to combine craft with extreme precision.
