{"product_id":"vintage-masaaki-masateru-petty-knife-150mm-carbon-steel-western-wood-handle-2251","title":"Vintage Masaaki Masateru Petty Knife 150mm Carbon Steel Western Wood Handle 2251","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade type: Petty (utility knife, double-bevel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 150mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Western-style wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sakai, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Pre-owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature: Kanji \"特製 正晃\" (Tokusei Masaaki, \"special make - Masaaki\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 2251\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use to prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly to maintain the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones (1000\/3000 grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55515210449187,"sku":"VTG-MASAAKI-PETTY-150-2251","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/BE26F85F-8CFE-4BFB-A46E-C75B08026518.jpg?v=1788223470","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-masaaki-masateru-petty-knife-150mm-carbon-steel-western-wood-handle-2251","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}