[Flash Blue Damascus] Petty Knife 15cm with Sheath

Type: Petty knife
Blade material: R2/SG2 (stainless steel - rust-resistant material)
Blade hardness: HRC 62-63
Blade grind: Double bevel
Blade length: 150mm
Blade width: 31mm
Blade thickness: 2mm
Handle and saya material: Ho wood
Handle and saya finish: Indigo dye (Tenmoku/Kanshitsu finish) + waterproof coating
Knife weight: 79g
Saya weight: 22g

What is a Petty knife?
A small knife that derives its name from "petty" (small).
Originally used for cutting fruit and peeling vegetables, it is now often used as a small all-purpose knife.
It can be used for fruit, as well as meat, fish, and vegetables.
Its maneuverability, lightness, and ease of use make it popular for outdoor use where portability is important. It's also increasingly chosen as a children's knife, and it's a perfect fit for those who find a Santoku knife a bit too large.

About the Senko Aitenmoku Series
The blade is crafted by Yu Kurosaki, a leading Japanese blacksmith. Featured in numerous programs and with fans worldwide, his key characteristics are the unique design of his hand-hammered tsuchime pattern on the blade, and the overwhelming sharpness provided by the high-grade super gold high-speed steel. The Senko series is a beautiful collection with a "light" motif tsuchime pattern designed on the blade. As a traditional craftsman, each piece is handmade, making these precious blades with limited production. The handle was developed by Akihiko Sakamoto of Edit Japan, a Japanese traditional craft producer, in collaboration with Mai Kobo, a group of artisans in Tokushima Prefecture who possess a special technique called "indigo dyeing of wood." Building on the "Ai Houchou" (indigo knife) collaboration, which was a fusion of knives and indigo dyeing, this series further evolves the concept by incorporating "tenmoku," a pottery technique, and "kanshitsu," a lacquerware technique, into the indigo dyeing. It features a comfortable grip due to the uneven surface and a unique appearance from the indigo, which is said to have antibacterial properties. Please enjoy this one-of-a-kind collaboration knife, combining Kurosaki-san's "Senko" and the "Tenmoku" of indigo dyeing.


About the Saya (Sheath)
Originally, Mr. Yu Kurosaki's knives did not come with a saya, so Edit Japan developed an original saya for this series. All sayas are unified in a "kiritsukegata" shape, which has an angled tip. Furthermore, by making the cross-section a mountain-like two-sided shape, the design highlights the bright and shadowed parts of the tenmoku pattern. We have also added a feature that allows the saya and the pin to be tied together with a string, to prevent the pin from getting lost.

 
About Engraving
The blade of this product is engraved with Mr. Yu Kurosaki's signature (mei).
Please note that personalization is not available.


Handling / Precautions
- Do not cut or strike bones or frozen foods. This may cause chipping of the blade.
- Hand wash with water, thoroughly wipe off moisture with a dry cloth, and air dry.
- Please refrain from using a dishwasher.
- While the food-safe waterproof coating prevents indigo from bleeding out,
please be careful of chipping or cracking due to strong impact, such as hitting the handle.
- As these are handcrafted, there may be individual differences in the color and appearance of the indigo dye.
- Due to the very limited production quantity of this product, delivery may take 1-2 months.
- The blade shape has slightly changed, becoming the "Ei Series" with a sharp angle at the tip.