Sakai Takayuki Sugihara Damascus Petty 80mm (3.1")

Description

This limited production line is crafted out of a 33 layer VG10 damascus steel. These knives have a seriously sharp edge, excellent edge retention and a light center balanced feel. The handles on these knives are handcrafted out of desert ironwood, which is water-resistant and beautifully grained. Each knife is hand sharpened to ensure maximum sharpness out of the box. 

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	Desert Ironwood
Blade length	80mm (3.1")
Thickness at spine	1.7 mm
Thickness at tip	0.7 mm
Hardness (Rockwell scale)	60
Edge / Bevel	Double (50/50)

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