Vintage Kanemasa Cutlery Petty Knife 150mm Carbon Steel 2293

Experience Precise Control - Kanemasa Cutlery Petty Knife 150mm

The petty knife is the Japanese utility knife - smaller than a chef's knife, more versatile than a paring knife. At 150mm, this Kanemasa Cutlery vintage carbon steel petty sits at the ideal length for in-hand work, board prep, and detail cutting where a larger blade would be cumbersome.

The Specs

• Steel: Carbon steel
• Style: Petty (Japanese utility knife)
• Blade length: 150mm
• Origin: Japan
• Maker: Kanemasa Cutlery
• Condition: Vintage / second-hand - one-of-a-kind piece

Heritage and Character

Kanemasa Cutlery is a respected name in Japanese professional kitchen knife production, known for consistent geometry and reliable carbon steel that responds well to sharpening. The petty knife at 150mm is the go-to blade for peeling, trimming, segmenting citrus, and any task requiring tip precision. Carbon steel at this compact size is particularly rewarding - the thin spine and hard edge allow for paper-thin slicing that stainless equivalents rarely achieve. A quiet workhorse of a knife with genuine vintage character.

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