Tadafusa Hocho Kobo SLD Petty 125mm
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo SLD Petty 125mm
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Tadafusa Hocho Kobo SLD Petty 125mm
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Tadafusa Hocho Kobo SLD Petty 125mm
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo SLD Petty 125mm
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Tadafusa Hocho Kobo SLD Petty 125mm

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
SLD Stainless Steel
Hardness
60 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Moderate
3 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Petty
Blade Material
SLD Stainless Steel
Handle Material
Ambidextrous Chestnut Hybrid (Raw Timber)
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
125mm
Overall Length
235mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
1.8mm/1.8mm
Blade Height @ Heel
27mm
gWeight
50g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Petty is your smaller knife for delicate work. Think mincing garlic, trimming up chicken thighs or meats, skinning fruit, and just about anything else the Bunka or Gyuto is too large for. It's an essential part of your knife range and we use ours almost daily.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

Japanese SLD steel is a semi-stainless steel crafted through advanced metallurgy. It is used often in Sanjo knives, has a non-chippy edge and is extremely tough. This high-carbon steel, enriched with chromium and molybdenum, offers excellent performance, but be mindful not to leave it wet for extended periods.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Sanjo·Factory

Tadafusa

Sanjo, Niigata
Tadafusa

Operating out of Sanjo since 1948.

Coordinates
37.7°N · 138.9°E
Signature
Hand-forged SLD and Aogami 2
Steels
Aogami #2SKD-11
Founded in 1948 by Sone Torasaburo, Tadafusa has long been part of the rich blacksmithing heritage of Sanjo, a city known throughout Japan as the “town of blacksmiths.” Home to other famed makers like Yoshikane, Hinoura, and Kawamura, Sanjo’s legacy of craftsmanship dates back to the 1600s, and Tadafusa has played a key role in carrying that tradition forward.

Originally crafting sickles and bladed tools using time-honoured forging techniques, Tadafusa later focused its expertise on kitchen knives. Today, they produce a wide range of meticulously finished blades for both professional chefs and home cooks alike, combining classic Sanjo craftsmanship with clean, modern utility.

Handmade in Japan and trusted around the world, Tadafusa knives are a reflection of enduring skill, precision, and the soul of Sanjo’s forging legacy.
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Denis Zaitsev

Solid little knife, fun handle. Bought it ro cut pasta and open vac bags in the section. Really comfy, fun to work with. Other chef's liked it instantly too.

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Harry
great little laser

the knife arrived with nice edge just needed a quick go on the strop and was cutting through veg like a hot knife through butter