At 120mm, this petty from Konosuke is sized for small, detailed tasks like trimming proteins, peeling, and prepping garnishes, while still carrying the same laser thin grind the HD line is known for. Petty knives like this one range from about 75mm up to 210mm and fill much the same role as a western paring or utility knife.
The core is HD2 semi stainless steel, heat treated by Konosuke to about 61 HRC for an edge that sharpens easily and holds up well even after a long work session. Konosuke has worked out of Sakai City for more than 80 years, building a reputation for quality and performance among serious knife collectors, and the HD line in particular has been one of the best selling single lines at CKTG, known to sell out within minutes when new batches go online. The handle is an octagonal ho wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule.
Care Instructions:HD2 is a semi stainless steel, easier to care for than a fully reactive carbon steel but not entirely rust proof, so hand wash and dry the blade after use rather than running it through a dishwasher. It will develop a light patina over time, or you can keep it polished if you prefer a brighter look. Avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, and sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention.
The core is HD2 semi stainless steel, heat treated by Konosuke to about 61 HRC for an edge that sharpens easily and holds up well even after a long work session. Konosuke has worked out of Sakai City for more than 80 years, building a reputation for quality and performance among serious knife collectors, and the HD line in particular has been one of the best selling single lines at CKTG, known to sell out within minutes when new batches go online. The handle is an octagonal ho wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule.
Care Instructions:HD2 is a semi stainless steel, easier to care for than a fully reactive carbon steel but not entirely rust proof, so hand wash and dry the blade after use rather than running it through a dishwasher. It will develop a light patina over time, or you can keep it polished if you prefer a brighter look. Avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, and sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention.
- Maker: Konosuke
- Location: Sakai, Japan
- Construction: Laser Cut Mono Steel
- Edge Steel: HD2 Semi Stainless Steel
- Handle: Ho Wood Octagonal
- Ferrule: Black Buffalo Horn
- Weight: 1.8 oz (52 g)
- Blade Length: 112 mm
- Total Length: 260 mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 25 mm
