Kohetsu is our in-house brand, which is comprised of eight separate lines of kitchen knives differentiated by different steels and manufacturing techniques. The VG-10 Damascus line is a recent addition to the party. The baby of the group is this fun and functional petty. At just 80mm, it is a very small knife. But that smallness translates to big abilities in the kitchen.
The knife is made using a stainless steel called VG-10. Blacksmith Tsukahara-san heat treats the alloy to 60 HRC before cladding it in multiple layers of a softer stainless steel in the san-mai style. The lovely Damascus pattern is beautifully etched and slightly matte in appearance. The blade is mated to a finely crafted stainless bolster. The western-style handle is made from black micarta and attached to the tang with three stainless pins.
This is a knife that will go places many others will not. It is also super nimble and very controllable. The stiff little blade sharpens up like a razor, so making those intricate garnishes and cuts will become a thing of pleasure and control. We just love this little utensil from the way it works to the way it looks.Brand: Kohetsu
Blacksmith: Tsukahara-San
Edge Steel: VG-10
HRC: 60
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Edge Grind: Even 50/50
Type: Petty
Handle: Western (Yo)
Scales: Black Pakka Wood
Weight: 2.7 oz (76 g)
Edge Length: 80 mm
Total Length: 192 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 20 mm
The knife is made using a stainless steel called VG-10. Blacksmith Tsukahara-san heat treats the alloy to 60 HRC before cladding it in multiple layers of a softer stainless steel in the san-mai style. The lovely Damascus pattern is beautifully etched and slightly matte in appearance. The blade is mated to a finely crafted stainless bolster. The western-style handle is made from black micarta and attached to the tang with three stainless pins.
This is a knife that will go places many others will not. It is also super nimble and very controllable. The stiff little blade sharpens up like a razor, so making those intricate garnishes and cuts will become a thing of pleasure and control. We just love this little utensil from the way it works to the way it looks.
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2 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) WONDERFUL!! Great little paring knifePosted By: Jim - verified customer
5 people found this review helpful
Very thick tang, this is handle heavy, which is nice for controlling such a small blade. Steel is quite hard and holds an edge for a long time. It's easy to roll over the very fine tip if you bang it around so be cautious with it. Damascus is pretty.
5 people found this review helpful
Very thick tang, this is handle heavy, which is nice for controlling such a small blade. Steel is quite hard and holds an edge for a long time. It's easy to roll over the very fine tip if you bang it around so be cautious with it. Damascus is pretty.
