Vintage Masaaki Masateru Petty Knife 150mm Carbon Steel Western Wood Handle 2251

Experience the precision of a signed Sakai petty knife - a vintage Masaaki carbon steel blade built for detail work, bearing the "Tokusei Masaaki" mark of a named Japanese artisan.

The Specs

• Steel: Carbon steel
• Blade type: Petty (utility knife, double-bevel)
• Blade length: 150mm
• Handle: Western-style wood handle
• Origin: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
• Condition: Pre-owned
• Signature: Kanji "特製 正晃" (Tokusei Masaaki, "special make - Masaaki")
• SKU: 2251

The petty knife is the Japanese kitchen's most versatile small blade - equally at home peeling, trimming, slicing fruit, or handling any task too delicate for a full chef knife. This vintage example carries the kanji "特製 正晃" (Tokusei Masaaki), a designation used by Sakai smiths to mark their finest work - blades made with extra care and refined geometry beyond standard production. Carbon steel takes a keener, more responsive edge than stainless, making it ideal for the precise, controlled cuts a petty knife demands. The western wood handle gives a comfortable, familiar grip. A signed collector's piece that is equally at home in daily use.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Hone regularly to maintain the edge
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer