Harukaze means spring wind in Japanese - a name chosen to evoke lightness and ease of use rather than technical heaviness or craft mystique. These knives are made exclusively for CKTG by a skilled factory in Tosa, Japan, and the G3 Nashiji line is designed around a specific goal: quality Japanese stainless construction at an accessible price, with a finish and handle that feel considered rather than utilitarian. G3 is a stainless steel hardened here to 62 HRC - notably high for a factory-produced stainless knife, which translates to better edge retention and sharpness than most European stainless knives in this price range.
This petty sits at the compact end of the format - sized for in-hand work on fruit, garnishes, and small ingredients, and for the kind of fine board detail where a longer knife becomes too unwieldy to control accurately. The nashiji (pear skin) cladding finish is a fine, dimpled surface that gives the blade a softer visual character than a plain polish while contributing to food release during slicing. At just under 50g, it is genuinely light - the 2mm spine and san mai construction keep the weight minimal without sacrificing stiffness. Laser-engraved kanji on both sides of the blade adds a small but pleasing finishing detail. The magnolia oval handle with black pakka ferrule is comfortable for in-hand use and matches the understated aesthetic of the blade well.
Care Instructions: Ginsan (Silver #3) is a low-maintenance stainless steel. Hand wash and dry after use. Sharpen on quality water stones when needed.Brand: Harukaze
Location: Tosa, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Core Steel: G3 Stainless (Ginsan / Silver #3)
Cladding: Stainless
HRC: 62
Finish: Nashiji (Pear Skin)
Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
Laser-Engraved Kanji
Handle: Magnolia Oval
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Weight: 1.7 oz (48 g)
Blade Length: 86 mm
Total Length: 203 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 24 mm
This petty sits at the compact end of the format - sized for in-hand work on fruit, garnishes, and small ingredients, and for the kind of fine board detail where a longer knife becomes too unwieldy to control accurately. The nashiji (pear skin) cladding finish is a fine, dimpled surface that gives the blade a softer visual character than a plain polish while contributing to food release during slicing. At just under 50g, it is genuinely light - the 2mm spine and san mai construction keep the weight minimal without sacrificing stiffness. Laser-engraved kanji on both sides of the blade adds a small but pleasing finishing detail. The magnolia oval handle with black pakka ferrule is comfortable for in-hand use and matches the understated aesthetic of the blade well.
Care Instructions: Ginsan (Silver #3) is a low-maintenance stainless steel. Hand wash and dry after use. Sharpen on quality water stones when needed.
