Vintage Kanemasa Cutlery Petty Knife 120mm Carbon Steel 2294

Experience Pinpoint Precision - Kanemasa Cutlery Petty Knife 120mm

At 120mm, this is the compact companion knife - built for in-hand work, garnishing, and any task requiring a blade that goes exactly where you point it. This vintage Kanemasa Cutlery petty in carbon steel is a sharp, responsive tool that punches well above its size.

The Specs

• Steel: Carbon steel
• Style: Petty (Japanese utility / paring knife)
• Blade length: 120mm
• Origin: Japan
• Maker: Kanemasa Cutlery
• Condition: Vintage / second-hand - one-of-a-kind piece

Heritage and Character

The 120mm petty sits between a paring knife and a utility knife in length - short enough for precise in-hand peeling and trimming, long enough to handle small proteins and fine prep board work. Kanemasa Cutlery's carbon steel at this blade length develops an excellent edge geometry: thin, hard, and precise. Unlike its 150mm sibling, the 120mm is the knife that travels to the hand rather than the board - it's the blade a cook reaches for when detail matters most. A collectible piece from a maker who understood that small knives deserve the same craft as large ones.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Hone regularly on a smooth steel or fine ceramic rod
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer