Makoto Kurosaki Damascus Tsuchime Petty 135mm

Experience Hammered Damascus Precision in a Japanese Petty Knife

A fully forged VG7 stainless steel petty knife from Makoto Kurosaki, crafted in Echizen, Japan. Stainless Damascus cladding with Tsuchime hammered finish, hardened to 61 HRC for an edge that sharpens easily and holds its bite through daily use.

The Specs

• Knife Type: Petty (Utility)
• Blade Length: 135mm
• Total Length: 260mm
• Blade Height (spine to heel): 27mm
• Spine Width: 1.7mm
• Weight: 108g
• Steel: VG7 Stainless core, Stainless Damascus cladding
• Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered)
• Hardness: 61 HRC
• Edge: Double-edged (50/50)
• Handle: Oval Rosewood with Black Pakka ferrule
• Origin: Japan

The Petty Knife

Like his brother Yu Kurosaki, Makoto trained under Hiroshi Kato in Takefu. He works with local blacksmiths to source blades, then applies his own expert sharpening and finishing - making each knife a true collaboration between Japan's finest craftsmen. At 135mm, this petty knife is the ideal companion for precision work: trimming, peeling, and detail cuts where a larger blade would be unwieldy. The tsuchime hammered finish reduces drag and prevents food from sticking to the flat.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash with warm water and towel dry immediately
• Do not use a dishwasher
• Hone regularly with a ceramic or fine honing rod to maintain the edge between sharpenings
• Sharpen with a whetstone to restore the edge
• Do not cut frozen foods, bones, or hard produce - the blade may chip
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge