Yu Kurosaki Senko Petty-Utility Knife

A petty knife is essentially a smaller chef's knife. It is designed for intricate prep work, such as peeling fruits and vegetables, trimming herbs, or slicing small items where a full-sized chef's knife would feel cumbersome.

The hammered finish, often called tsuchime, creates small air pockets between the blade and the food. This reduces surface tension and friction, which helps ingredients release from the blade more easily while you are slicing.

SG2 is a high-performance powder steel known for excellent edge retention, but it is harder than standard stainless steel. While it stays sharp for a long time, you should avoid using it on hard surfaces like glass or stone cutting boards and use a honing rod or fine whetstone to maintain the edge.

No, this knife is not dishwasher safe. The high-heat environment and harsh detergents can damage the wooden handle and dull the precision-ground edge. Always hand wash and dry it immediately after use.

The HRC rating measures the hardness of the steel on the Rockwell scale. A rating of 62 indicates a very hard blade, which allows for a thinner, sharper edge that lasts longer, though it requires more careful handling to prevent chipping compared to softer, more flexible knives.

The handle is crafted from Shitan wood, which is dense and provides a natural, secure grip even when your hands are slightly damp. Its ergonomic shape is designed to feel balanced in the hand, reducing fatigue during repetitive tasks like peeling or mincing.