Sakai Takayuki AS Kurouchi Petty 135mm
Description
Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Kurouchi
The Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Kurouchi line is is hand-forged in the san mai method using an AS steel core and stainless steel cladding. The knives are then hammered and left unpolished creating the rustic kurouchi look on the blade. Aogami Super steel is known for its excellent edge retention and toughness while still being easy to re-sharpen. The blades hammered tsuchimi finish makes for effortless food release. The knives are fitted with two-tone magnolia octagonal handles and hand-sharpened for excellent out of the box performance.
Why we love them: Sakai Takayuki AS Kurouchi are stunning knives, expertly crafted from high-end steel for a great price.
About this shape
Petty knives are small utility or paring knives that are ideal for small, delicate work that a chef’s knife can’t handle such as delicate produce and herbs, small fruits and vegetables.
Specifications
| Handle material | Magnolia Wood |
| Blade length | 135 mm (5.3") |
| Thickness at spine | 1.9mm |
| Thickness at tip | 0.9 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 62 |
| Bevel / Edge | Double (50/50) |
| Weight | 130 grams |
Use & Care
- Handwash in warm water and towel dry
- Do not cut frozen foods
- Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives
$164.00
Sakai Takayuki AS Kurouchi Petty 135mm—
$164.00
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Description
Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Kurouchi
The Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Kurouchi line is is hand-forged in the san mai method using an AS steel core and stainless steel cladding. The knives are then hammered and left unpolished creating the rustic kurouchi look on the blade. Aogami Super steel is known for its excellent edge retention and toughness while still being easy to re-sharpen. The blades hammered tsuchimi finish makes for effortless food release. The knives are fitted with two-tone magnolia octagonal handles and hand-sharpened for excellent out of the box performance.
Why we love them: Sakai Takayuki AS Kurouchi are stunning knives, expertly crafted from high-end steel for a great price.
About this shape
Petty knives are small utility or paring knives that are ideal for small, delicate work that a chef’s knife can’t handle such as delicate produce and herbs, small fruits and vegetables.
Specifications
| Handle material | Magnolia Wood |
| Blade length | 135 mm (5.3") |
| Thickness at spine | 1.9mm |
| Thickness at tip | 0.9 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 62 |
| Bevel / Edge | Double (50/50) |
| Weight | 130 grams |
Use & Care
- Handwash in warm water and towel dry
- Do not cut frozen foods
- Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives