Handle: Octagonal brown rosewood with black pakkawood bolster (Wa style)
Origin: Echizen, Japan
The Petty
VG10 is one of the most trusted stainless steels in Japanese knife making - a high-carbon, high-chromium alloy with added cobalt and vanadium that delivers excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. At 61 HRC it holds a keen working edge through daily prep while remaining practical to maintain on Japanese water stones. The VG10 core is forged between two layers of damascus-patterned stainless steel using the Suminagashi technique, protecting the core from damage and oxidation. The petty is the Japanese equivalent of a Western paring or utility knife - small, nimble, and designed for tasks that require control over power. At 135mm it sits between a paring knife and a small gyuto, handling in-hand peeling and trimming as well as on-board work with shallots, herbs, and small proteins. The thin 1.6mm spine keeps it light and responsive. Handmade in Echizen, Japan.
