Japanese Petty Forged AEB-L Stainless Steel

My Japanese Petty is my most popular kitchen blade, as well as the knife I get the best feedback from customers on. The 6" blade works well for everything in the kitchen, and has the right edge geometry for rocking, chopping, and dicing. The 6" length is also a really nice size, offering enough reach to excel at almost everything, while allowing for ease of control with fine work. Furthermore, the blade itself is thin, made from 1.5mm (1/16') stock. This thinness tapers down to a very fine edge, which makes it an excellent fine slicer for detail cuts in addition to general prep

The blade finish features a tumbled and polished finish, with a "dirty mirror" effect. The blade is highly polished, and from some angles the finish appears matte, while other angles the finish is a mirror. The handle is a full tang construction, with a few different options, such as Manitoba maple with blue epoxy, or an exotic wood with laminated stripes.

On this blade I've forged the flats in order to create better food release, which allows for easier slicing through starchy and stick ingredients, such as potatoes and cucumbers. This geometry also assists with cutting harder ingredients such as carrots and reducing cracking, as there is less chance of wedging through ingredients causing cracking. 

This wood is quite durable and although they are not dishwasher safe, a light coat of mineral oil from time to time is enough to protect them from moisture and humidity changes. This knife is a great companion to the Japanese Paring Knife. 

The AEBL High Carbon Stainless steel is perfect for durability and those that want a high grade and low maintenance blade. Hardened to 62 HRC, it'll hold up well for durable use on any wood or plastic cutting board, and can be easily maintained with a leather strop or honing rod. 

Knife Specifications:

Steel Type: AEBL

Hardness: 62 HRC

OAL: 11" (280 mm)

Blade Length: 6" (150 mm)

Spine Thickness: 1.5mm

Weight: 150 Grams

Handle Construction: Full tang, 7 pin assembly with G10 liners and Exotic wood handle.