This Petty knife is forged from an experimental damascus san-mai construction. The damascus cladding is made from so-called stacked C elements, processed in a mosaic-style pattern. Due to the experimental nature of this forging method, the damascus pattern is not perfectly uniform and shows minor visual imperfections. These do not affect the structural integrity or cutting performance of the blade but are the reason this knife is offered at a reduced price of 150 €. A fully uniform execution of this damascus would normally place the knife in a significantly higher price range.
The core steel is K720, hardened to approximately 60–61 HRC, providing stable edge retention and good toughness for daily kitchen use. K720 is a high-carbon tool steel with fine grain structure, well suited for thin kitchen geometries and precise cutting tasks.
The blade features a kiritsuke-style tip, the characteristic cut-off tip found in Japanese knife design, allowing controlled tip work while maintaining a straight cutting edge.
A Petty knife is designed for precise kitchen tasks where larger knives are less practical. It is commonly used for trimming meat, slicing fruit and vegetables, peeling, and detailed preparation work both on the board and in hand.
The handle is crafted from Amboyna burl, a dense and highly figured hardwood from Indonesia, shaped for balance and comfortable control.
Specifications
Knife type: Petty
Blade length: 13 cm + 1 cm ricasso
Blade width: 2 cm
Blade thickness: 2 mm
Construction: Experimental san-mai mosaic damascus (stacked C)
Core steel: K720 (≈60–61 HRC)
Handle length: 11 cm
Handle material: Amboyna burl (Indonesia)
