A superb example of design and performance in the mid sized petty from Tanaka san, the layering in the steel and balance of the blade make it a very useful smaller knife for a wide range of jobs in the kitchen.
Technical details
- Blade Length: 135mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 265mm (Blade + Handle)
- Blade width: 1.95mm (Measured where blade enters handle)
- Blade height: 30.5mm Heel to spine
- Total weight: 62 grams
- Steel Type - Cladding: Stainless
- Steel Type - Cutting edge: R2
- Left or Right handed: Either
- Hardness: 62-63 HRC
- Handle style: Japanese
- Handle material: Octagonal teak and black buffalo
Our aim is to measure everything as accurately as possible but some specifications (such as hardness for example) are provided by the manufacturer and therefore should be used as a guide only.
What you get
The knife comes in a traditional kiri wood presentation box which is perfect for storage if you don't yet have a knife rack or block which also makes for a wonderful gift box.
Blacksmith Profile
Shigeki Tanaka
A fourth generation blacksmith, Shigeki Tanaka and his small workshop based in Miki City are highly regarded for their skill and experience which has been passed down through the generations.
