Mikazuki - VG1 Petty Knife 135mm

Specifications:
Knife Type: Petty
Steel Type: VG1 stainless steel core, soft stainless clad
Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60
Blade Type: Double bevel
Blade Length: 135mm
Full Length: 245mm
Blade Height (Heel): 28mm
Blade Thickness(Heel): 2mm
Handle: Mahogany handle
Weight: 80g

Saya (sheath) for this Petty Knife 135mm

Type of knife:
Petty knife is a small all-purpose knife. Compact and good handling the Petty is suitable design for peeling and cutting fruits and vegetables, preparing various kinds of foods and precise work. It could be second most frequently used knife in  kitchen after Gyuto or Santoku knife.

About Mikazuki brand:
Mikazuki is our house brand. We select high quality products from one of the top knife makers in Sakai, Japan. This brand represents exceptional value for money with great finished products.

About steel type:
VG1 is a popular Japanese Stainless Steel designed by Takefu Special Steel Co. Ltd in Fukui. It is very similar to VG10 stainless steel and It has strong corrosion/rust resistance, excellent edge sharpness and edge retention. It is reasonably priced and easy to maintain and sharpen. 

Use and Care:
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.

Note:
If you are under the age of 18 years, you cannot place orders with Mikazuki Knives.