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Satoshi Nakagawa Ginsan Tsuchime Petty 150mm - Maple

$369.00 AUD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Petty

Blade Material

Ginsan Core, Migaki Tsuchime Stainless Clad

Handle Material

Dyed Maple Octagon

Maintenance Level

Medium

Edge Length

143mm

Overall Length

270mm

Spine Thickness

2.5mm/1.3mm

Blade Height

27mm

Weight

80g

HRC

∼62

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Petty knife, a quintessential tool in Japanese cuisine, is a smaller utility knife used for precise, delicate tasks. Often considered a smaller sibling to the chef's knife, it excels in hand-held tasks like peeling, trimming, and intricate cutting. Its versatility makes it an essential for detailed culinary work.

Steel Type

Japanese Ginsan steel, also known as Silver-3 or G3, is an underrated high-grade semi-stainless steel loved by many for being in the ‘goldilocks zone’ of knife steels. It holds a very respectable edge but is effortless to sharpen. It is considered the semi-stainless version of White 2. It is the knife steel of choice for many home cooks and professional chefs alike.

Care Information

This knife is made with a stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture. 

Introducing

Satoshi Nakagawa

Having trained for nearly 16 years under the legendary blacksmith Kenichi Shiraki, Satoshi Nakagawa has quickly emerged as one of Sakai’s most respected and talented artisans. Nakagawa-san is highly regarded for his exceptional craftsmanship, versatility, and meticulous precision when working with a diverse range of knife steels.

In an exclusive collaboration between Chef’s Edge and Sakai Kikumori, Nakagawa-san crafted a unique series of knives featuring taller blade profiles, specially designed to deliver outstanding handling, comfort, and cutting performance. Each blade embodies Nakagawa’s deep commitment to excellence and showcases why he is becoming one of Japan’s most celebrated knife-makers.

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