Kanetsugu Cutlery has been producing knives in Seki City, Japan since 1918 - over a century of production in one of Japan great cutlery centers. The AUS-8A Austere line is the line cook knife: thin, well-ground, low-maintenance stainless steel at a price that makes it easy to put into hard daily use. AUS-8A is a high-carbon stainless alloy with nickel, manganese, vanadium, chromium, and molybdenum additions that give it excellent rust resistance and easy sharpening at 59-60 HRC. San mai roll-forged construction, walnut western handle. Made in Seki City exclusively for working kitchens.
The 120mm petty is the standard compact detail knife - precise enough for in-hand work through garlic, shallots, and small citrus, long enough for light board work where a paring knife would feel too short. At 1.7 oz and 29mm height it is light and nimble with a pointed tip suited to both in-hand and board cutting styles. AUS-8A at 59-60 HRC resharpens quickly on a ceramic honing rod - a practical advantage in a busy kitchen where a full sharpening session is not always possible. The walnut western handle is comfortable across grip styles. San mai roll-forged construction with stainless cladding.
Care Instructions: AUS-8A is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher for best longevity. Do not use on bones, frozen foods, or hard crusts. Sharpen on quality water stones or a ceramic honing rod - AUS-8A at 59-60 HRC sharpens quickly and responds well to regular maintenance.
The 120mm petty is the standard compact detail knife - precise enough for in-hand work through garlic, shallots, and small citrus, long enough for light board work where a paring knife would feel too short. At 1.7 oz and 29mm height it is light and nimble with a pointed tip suited to both in-hand and board cutting styles. AUS-8A at 59-60 HRC resharpens quickly on a ceramic honing rod - a practical advantage in a busy kitchen where a full sharpening session is not always possible. The walnut western handle is comfortable across grip styles. San mai roll-forged construction with stainless cladding.
Care Instructions: AUS-8A is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher for best longevity. Do not use on bones, frozen foods, or hard crusts. Sharpen on quality water stones or a ceramic honing rod - AUS-8A at 59-60 HRC sharpens quickly and responds well to regular maintenance.
- Brand: Kanetsugu
- Line: AUS-8A Austere
- Location: Seki City, Japan
- Founded: 1918
- Construction: San Mai, Roll Forged
- Edge Steel: AUS-8A Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless
- HRC: 59-60
- Edge Grind: Even Double Bevel
- Handle: Walnut Western
- Weight: 1.7 oz (48g)
- Blade Length: 120mm
- Total Length: 227mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm
- Blade Height: 29mm
