Katayama-san is a talented young blacksmith based in Echizen, Japan, who trained for nearly a decade under the renowned Saji-san before launching his own workshop in early 2020. This knife comes from his debut collection, crafted from VG10 stainless steel and clad in a beautifully executed Damascus pattern. We're honored to be among the first overseas shops to carry his work.
This petty knife is ideal for precise kitchen tasks like peeling, trimming, and slicing smaller ingredients. It features a hand-forged San Mai construction with a 50/50 edge grind, providing excellent balance and cutting performance. The stainless Damascus cladding not only protects the VG10 core but also delivers striking visual appeal.
The knife is fitted with a handsome octagonal kiyaki wood handle paired with an ebony ferrule, offering a comfortable and refined grip.Blacksmith: Katayama San
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Edge Grind: 50/50
Edge Steel: VG10
HRC: 61
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Handle: Kiyaki Octagonal
Ferrule: Ebony
Weight: 2.6 oz (74 g)
Edge Length: 137 mm
Total Length: 267 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
Blade Height: 34 mm
This petty knife is ideal for precise kitchen tasks like peeling, trimming, and slicing smaller ingredients. It features a hand-forged San Mai construction with a 50/50 edge grind, providing excellent balance and cutting performance. The stainless Damascus cladding not only protects the VG10 core but also delivers striking visual appeal.
The knife is fitted with a handsome octagonal kiyaki wood handle paired with an ebony ferrule, offering a comfortable and refined grip.
