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Shigeki Tanaka R2/SG2 Black Damascus Petty 135mm

$278.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Petty

Blade Material

R2/SG2 Black Damascus

Handle Material

Octagon Walnut

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

135mm

Overall Length

264mm

Spine Thickness

1.4mm @ Mid

Blade Height

31mm

Weight

63g

HRC

~64

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Petty knife, a quintessential tool in Japanese cuisine, is a smaller utility knife used for precise, delicate tasks. Often considered a smaller sibling to the chef's knife, it excels in hand-held tasks like peeling, trimming, and intricate cutting. Its versatility makes it an essential for detailed culinary work.

Steel Type

Japanese SG2, also known as R2 steel, is a high-end, powdered metallurgy stainless steel and one of the finest knife-making steels available in Japan. It is a favourite of many for its exceptional hardness and edge retention. Its fine, uniform grain structure enables razor-sharp edges, all the while holding an edge for much longer than Carbon steel knives, without needing to be concerned about rust appearing.

Care Information

Introducing

Shigeki Tanaka

A fourth-generation blacksmith from the storied city of Miki in Hyogo Prefecture, Shigeki Tanaka blends rich heritage with remarkable creativity and precision. Descended from a renowned family of toolmakers dating back to the Meiji Period, Tanaka’s lineage is distinguished by their excellence in crafting both sickles and kitchen knives.

Tanaka honed his skills at the renowned Takefu Knife Village in Fukui Prefecture before establishing his own forge back in Miki. Widely regarded as one of Japan’s most skilled young artisans, he masterfully works with an extensive range of knifemaking steels—from traditional high-carbon (such as Aogami) to advanced powder stainless steels like R2/SG2.

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