Kanehide PS60 Petty 120mm

The Kanehide PS series is made using PS60 (Pure Steel 60) stainless steel, a fine-grained alloy based on Hitachi Gin5 steel, long favored by razor blade manufacturers for its edge stability and toughness. Kanehide elevates this steel through a specialized heat treatment that brings hardness to 60-61 HRC, then further improves wear resistance with a cryogenic liquid-nitrogen process. The result is a stainless steel that sharpens easily, takes a very refined edge, and holds it well in daily use.

This knife is constructed from mono steel with no cladding, keeping the blade light, thin, and extremely nimble in hand. The profile features a well-executed distal taper from mid-blade to tip, contributing to excellent control and a smooth cutting feel. Fit and finish are notably high, with a rounded choil and spine for comfort and a clean, consistent grind throughout. The shorter blade height makes it an excellent choice for users with smaller hands or anyone looking for a precise, agile knife for detail work, garnishes, and smaller prep tasks.

Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Avoid cutting frozen foods, bones, or hard materials. Store dry.

What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers call this petty an excellent value, with the factory edge described as just okay out of the box but excellent after a little stone work. One reviewer rated the wood-to-metal handle fit lower than the blade finish and sharpness, while another specifically bought it as a stainless work-horse to spare their carbon steel knives from daily abuse and praised the craftsmanship and hand fit.

• Brand: Kanehide
• Location: Seki City, Japan
• Construction: Laser Cut, Mono Steel
• Bevel: Double Bevel
• Edge Grind: Asymmetric, 70/30 (suitable for right- or left-handed users)
• Steel: PS60 Stainless
• HRC: 60-61
• Handle: Western Rosewood
• Weight: 2.8 oz (78 g)
• Blade Length: 119 mm
• Total Length: 230 mm
• Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
• Blade Height: 27 mm