This 135mm petty from the Harukaze G3 Nashiji line uses a half-tang construction, meaning the steel does not run the full length into the handle, which keeps the blade itself light while shifting the balance slightly toward the tip. Harukaze, meaning windy spring in Japanese, is made exclusively for CKTG by a mid-sized factory in Tosa, Japan.
The core is G3 stainless steel, also known as Ginsan, hardened to about 62 HRC, and wrapped in a stainless nashiji, or pear skin, cladding for protection and texture. The blade carries a symmetrical 50/50 edge and kanji engraving on both sides, while the handle is an oval magnolia wood with a black pakka wood ferrule.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers describe this petty as sharp, authentic, and detail-oriented, with more than one buyer mentioning it as a repeat purchase after a first positive experience with CKTG. The half-tang design and the front-heavy balance it creates are noted directly by at least one reviewer, who found the lightweight feel and tip-forward balance suited fine detail work even though it is a different feel than a full-tang knife.
Care Instructions: Ginsan (Silver #3) is a low-maintenance stainless steel. Hand wash and dry it after use, keep it out of the dishwasher, and avoid frozen foods or cutting through bone. A quick touch-up on quality water stones now and then is usually all this petty needs to come back to a sharp edge.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: 2.3 oz (65 g)
Blade Length: 139 mm
Total Length: 265 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 28 mm
The core is G3 stainless steel, also known as Ginsan, hardened to about 62 HRC, and wrapped in a stainless nashiji, or pear skin, cladding for protection and texture. The blade carries a symmetrical 50/50 edge and kanji engraving on both sides, while the handle is an oval magnolia wood with a black pakka wood ferrule.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers describe this petty as sharp, authentic, and detail-oriented, with more than one buyer mentioning it as a repeat purchase after a first positive experience with CKTG. The half-tang design and the front-heavy balance it creates are noted directly by at least one reviewer, who found the lightweight feel and tip-forward balance suited fine detail work even though it is a different feel than a full-tang knife.
Care Instructions: Ginsan (Silver #3) is a low-maintenance stainless steel. Hand wash and dry it after use, keep it out of the dishwasher, and avoid frozen foods or cutting through bone. A quick touch-up on quality water stones now and then is usually all this petty needs to come back to a sharp edge.
Reviews
3 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Harukaze Nashiji petty knife reviewPosted By: Grace Delcano - verified customer
5 people found this review helpful
Nice little knife. It does need a little sharpening out of the box. This is my second purchase from CK2G (first was the Tojiri DP bread knife). Already trying to justify buying another knife ;-)
5 people found this review helpful
Nice little knife. It does need a little sharpening out of the box. This is my second purchase from CK2G (first was the Tojiri DP bread knife). Already trying to justify buying another knife ;-)
Superb small SlicerPosted By: Tommy
10 people found this review helpful
This is my first purchase from ChefKnivesToGo and I have to say, what my friends said about this site was true. I loved being able to watch a video on it and get a feel for how the knife looked in real life, although the pictures are good too.
Very sharp, very authentic, detail oriented blade. One important thing to add! I do like this knife, but it is a HALF TANG, meaning the steel does not go all the way into the lightweight wooden handle. This makes the blade very front heavy, although it is lightweight in general. The balance leads heavily to the tip of the blade, but I actually thing that serves it's purpose as a small slicer well. Just so you know. Highly recommend though, I love using it.
10 people found this review helpful
This is my first purchase from ChefKnivesToGo and I have to say, what my friends said about this site was true. I loved being able to watch a video on it and get a feel for how the knife looked in real life, although the pictures are good too.
Very sharp, very authentic, detail oriented blade. One important thing to add! I do like this knife, but it is a HALF TANG, meaning the steel does not go all the way into the lightweight wooden handle. This makes the blade very front heavy, although it is lightweight in general. The balance leads heavily to the tip of the blade, but I actually thing that serves it's purpose as a small slicer well. Just so you know. Highly recommend though, I love using it.
Superb small SlicerPosted By: Tommy
11 people found this review helpful
This is my first purchase from ChefKnivesToGo and I have to say, what my friends said about this site was true. I loved being able to watch a video on it and get a feel for how the knife looked in real life, although the pictures are good too.
Very sharp, very authentic, detail oriented blade. One important thing to add! I do like this knife, but it is a HALF TANG, meaning the steel does not go all the way into the lightweight wooden handle. This makes the blade very front heavy, although it is lightweight in general. The balance leads heavily to the tip of the blade, but I actually thing that serves it's purpose as a small slicer well. Just so you know. Highly recommend though, I love using it.
11 people found this review helpful
This is my first purchase from ChefKnivesToGo and I have to say, what my friends said about this site was true. I loved being able to watch a video on it and get a feel for how the knife looked in real life, although the pictures are good too.
Very sharp, very authentic, detail oriented blade. One important thing to add! I do like this knife, but it is a HALF TANG, meaning the steel does not go all the way into the lightweight wooden handle. This makes the blade very front heavy, although it is lightweight in general. The balance leads heavily to the tip of the blade, but I actually thing that serves it's purpose as a small slicer well. Just so you know. Highly recommend though, I love using it.
