Sakai Kyuba KYU Paring Knife 15cm Petty

The Petty Sometimes called a utility knife, a Petty knife is a smaller version of a Chef’s knife but bigger than a paring knife. Thanks to its blade size, the Petty fits in small places that require more dexterity than bigger Chef’s knives while handling bigger jobs than a paring knife can take care of. Its sharpness is used for smaller precision tasks such as peeling, trimming, and slicing small fruits and vegetables, as well as for handling bigger tasks as a small versatile Chef’s knife. It is an ideal alternative to the Gyuto and Santoku for people with smaller hands. Its 45 degree angled double bevel makes it perfect for both left and right-handed use. Our Sakai Kyuba Petty will make food preparation more efficient and enjoyable. The Blade The blade is handcrafted by skilled Japanese blacksmiths in Sakai, Japan with premium Japanese VG10 stainless steel. VG10 is a stainless steel with a high carbon content, making it harder than most stainless steel types. With VG10, you get the hardness of a carbon steel but the corrosion resistance of stainless. Hence, VG10 steel offers an excellent balance between toughness, durability, and razor sharpness. The blade has a Rockwell Hardness rating (HRC) of 62, which means the edge stays noticeably sharper for longer, so you won’t have to sharpen it often. It is forged with 46 layers of Damascus steel, which is legendary for its plasticity, hardness and distinctive patterns.