Vintage Kanemasa Cutlery Petty Knife 150mm Carbon Steel 2293

Experience precise control with a vintage Kanemasa petty knife

This 150mm Kanemasa Cutlery petty pairs a compact Japanese utility-knife format with recorded carbon steel. It offers a manageable blade for trimming and detail preparation where a larger chef's knife would be cumbersome.

The Specs

• Maker listed: Kanemasa Cutlery
• Knife type: petty / Japanese utility knife
• Blade length: 150mm
• Steel listed: carbon steel; exact grade and construction not specified
• Handle material: not recorded
• Bevel, edge angle and handedness: not recorded
• Origin recorded: Japan
• Condition: vintage, pre-owned

Heritage & Use

The Kanemasa Cutlery name is retained from this knife's recorded identification, without assigning an unverified workshop history or production date. Its compact petty format suits trimming, slicing smaller ingredients and precise tip work on a cutting board. Carbon steel requires attentive drying and can develop a natural patina with use. No specific hardness, spine thickness or performance advantage over stainless steel is assumed for this individual blade.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only; never use a dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to help prevent rust
• Confirm the existing edge geometry before selecting a honing method
• Sharpen on suitable water stones following the existing bevel, or consult a specialist
• Store clean and dry with the edge protected, never loose in a drawer