{"product_id":"tsunehisa-za18-damascus-petty-135mm","title":"Tsunehisa ZA18 Damascus Petty 135mm Oak Handle Made in Japan 🇯🇵","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience ZA18 Damascus Steel in a Compact Petty Built for Detail Work and Precision Prep\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: ZA18 stainless steel (San Mai) with stainless Damascus cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 61-62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 135mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge grind: Double-edged (50\/50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Octagonal oak Wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Petty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eZA18 was developed by Osaka Clad Co. in partnership with Aichi Steel Corp as a direct competitor to VG10 - and it delivers. With higher carbon (1.20%), chromium (18%), molybdenum, and cobalt content than VG10, ZA18 achieves exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance at 61-62 HRC. The San Mai construction wraps the hard ZA18 core in stainless Damascus cladding, adding visual drama and protecting the core from lateral stress. 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 is ideal for peeling, trimming, segmenting citrus, deveining prawns, and any close-work prep where a larger knife would be unwieldy. It also works well in-hand for tasks away from the cutting board. The octagonal oak Wa handle keeps the knife light and responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly on a ceramic or leather strop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones (1000\/3000 grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54156009373987,"sku":"T ZA KOC petty","price":231.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/F998452B-EC13-4637-8B2A-250B6B96C8A5.jpg?v=1771822443","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-za18-damascus-petty-135mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}