The distinction between the standard 120mm petty and the Tall Petty comes down to one measurement: blade height. Where the standard runs 33mm, this version measures 40mm - a deliberate design choice to give cooks with larger hands more knuckle clearance above the board during in-hand work and on-board tasks. The same 126mm blade length, the same SRK8 steel, the same construction. Different geometry for a different grip preference.
Kyohei Shindo forges these alone in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture. Working solo in the Tosa region, he controls every step of production, which keeps batches small and quality consistent. The Enjin name combines "en" (flame) and "jin" (blade) - two elements that are present in every knife he makes. The SRK8 carbon steel core sits inside soft iron san mai cladding, heat-treated to HRC 63+ for good edge retention and clean sharpening response on water stones. SRK8 is similar in character to Shirogami (white paper steel) #2 with small additions of chrome and nickel added for extra toughness - a practical choice for a solo blacksmith whose knives will be used hard. The finish layering is the same as the rest of the line: kurouchi (black as-forged) on the upper blade road, sandblasted matte below, polished SRK8 core at the edge. Burnt oak octagonal handle with urushi (lacquer) finish. 4.0 oz.
Care Instructions: SRK8 is a reactive carbon steel - wipe and dry after every use. Avoid acidic foods and moisture. Apply camellia oil for storage. Hand wash only. Sharpen on quality water stones.
Kyohei Shindo forges these alone in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture. Working solo in the Tosa region, he controls every step of production, which keeps batches small and quality consistent. The Enjin name combines "en" (flame) and "jin" (blade) - two elements that are present in every knife he makes. The SRK8 carbon steel core sits inside soft iron san mai cladding, heat-treated to HRC 63+ for good edge retention and clean sharpening response on water stones. SRK8 is similar in character to Shirogami (white paper steel) #2 with small additions of chrome and nickel added for extra toughness - a practical choice for a solo blacksmith whose knives will be used hard. The finish layering is the same as the rest of the line: kurouchi (black as-forged) on the upper blade road, sandblasted matte below, polished SRK8 core at the edge. Burnt oak octagonal handle with urushi (lacquer) finish. 4.0 oz.
Care Instructions: SRK8 is a reactive carbon steel - wipe and dry after every use. Avoid acidic foods and moisture. Apply camellia oil for storage. Hand wash only. Sharpen on quality water stones.
- Brand: Enjin
- Blacksmith: Kyohei Shindo
- Location: Kami City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: SRK8 Carbon Steel
- Cladding: Soft Iron
- Finish: Kurouchi (Black As-Forged) / Sandblast / Polished
- Edge Grind: Even
- HRC: 63+
- Handle: Oak Octagonal, Burnt Finish, Urushi Lacquer
- Weight: 4.0 oz (114 g)
- Blade Length: 129mm
- Total Length: 264mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 5mm
- Blade Height: 40mm
