Makoto Kurosaki VG7 Ryusei Petty 150mm

Experience Hand-Engraved Kanji Craftsmanship in a Japanese Petty Knife

A fully forged VG7 stainless steel petty knife from Makoto Kurosaki, crafted in Echizen, Japan. San Mai construction with stainless cladding, hardened to 61.5 HRC and finished with hand-engraved kanji elements - a refined tool for precision prep work.

The Specs

• Knife Type: Petty (Utility)
• Blade Length: 150mm
• Blade Height: 28mm
• Spine Thickness: 2mm
• Weight: 75g
• Steel: VG7 Stainless core, Stainless Steel cladding
• Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
• Finish: Hairline
• Hardness: 61.5 HRC
• Edge: Even grind (50/50)
• Handle: Octagonal Maple with Red Pakka Wood ferrule
• Origin: Echizen, Japan

The Ryusei Series

The Ryusei series features Makoto Kurosaki's signature hand-engraved kanji detailing - a mark of craftsmanship that distinguishes each knife as both a precision tool and a collector's piece. At 150mm, this petty knife is the ideal companion for precision work: trimming, peeling, and detail cuts where a larger blade would be unwieldy.

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