Kenshiro Hatono Black Damascus Petty 135 mm

Blade Length	135 mm
Total Length	265 mm
Steel	R2/SG2
Handle	Wenge
Ferrule	Oak
Rockwell	64 HRC
Height Spine to heel	34 mm
Width at Spine	2 mm
Weight	82 g
Bevel	Double (50/50)

 

The Blacksmith

Kenshiro Hatono is a young and very talented smith who was working as an apprentice under Katsuyasu Kamo in the Takefu knife village for about 6 years. He recently opened his own business and has begun producing knives under his own name. We are very excited to have his knives in our shop and look forward to seeing him grow as a smith over the coming years. He is able to work with a variety of steels, can produce many different finishes and along with his excellent edge geometry we are expecting big things from him! 

The Shape 

The petty knife is the Japanese equivalent of a utility knife. They typically range in size from 90 mm (3.5 inches) to 150 mm (6 inches) and have a slender, easy-to-control, short blade. They are a perfect accompaniment to a Gyuto, Santoku, or Bunka, as they facilitate smaller tasks. Shorter versions are great for in-hand use. Longer versions are great for fine chopping and managing small ingredients on a cutting board. They also handle butchery tasks with ease. 

 

Knife Care (Stainless Steel)

• Although this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.
• NO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.
• Wash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.
• Ensure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.
• Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.