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Tsunehisa VG1 Petty 135mm

$119.00 AUD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Petty

Blade Material

VG1, Stainless Clad

Handle Material

Western Pakka Wood

Bevel

Double

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

135mm

Overall Length

240mm

Spine Thickness

1.2mm @ Mid

Blade Height

26mm

Weight

60g

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

VG1 steel is a softer stainless steel used for knives that are getting the rougher treatment. It is renowned for its respectable edge retention and good sharpness. Enriched with carbon and chromium, it has high stainless properties. The addition of cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium enhances its toughness and durability, making VG1 steel ideal for crafting knives that can handle a little extra punishment.

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

Tsunehisa

Tsunehisa is a collaborative brand that brings together the skills of artisans from Japan’s most renowned knifemaking regions — including Sakai, Tosa, and others — each known for their distinct forging traditions and steel expertise. By drawing on the strengths of each region, Tsunehisa knives offer an impressive balance of performance, consistency, and value.

From Tosa’s exceptional Ginsan stainless to Sakai’s mastery of carbon steels, every knife in the Tsunehisa range reflects thoughtful craftsmanship, clean finishing, and the use of Japan’s finest blade steels. Designed to be highly functional and accessible, Tsunehisa represents one of the most compelling value propositions in the world of handmade Japanese knives.

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Gareth Nurse
Great little knife

Such a good little knife for when you need a little more control. Nice weight could use it all day