The defining characteristic of Yu Kurosaki knives is the convex grind - a blade road that curves outward toward the edge rather than running flat or hollow. Done well, a convex grind reduces drag through food, improves release on sticky ingredients, and produces a more durable edge geometry than a flat grind at the same thickness. In the Senko Ei line, the convex grind becomes nearly imperceptible at the edge - the knife is thin where it needs to be thin and strong where it needs to be strong. SG2 powdered stainless at 62 HRC, san mai construction, rosewood octagonal handle. Built in Echizen after over twenty years of production.
At 150mm the Senko Ei petty becomes a genuine utility knife as well as a detail knife - long enough for comfortable board work through proteins, produce, and herbs, compact enough for in-hand trimming where a gyuto is excessive. Arturo calls this petty perfection for linework - SG2 capable of specially sharp edges, non-reactive, perfect for on-the-fly prep through potatoes, avocado, and onion dice. He notes the gyutos in this line run laser-thin while this petty is slightly more robust - still an excellent performer but with more backbone for utility tasks. Rosewood octagonal handle. Even 50/50 double-bevel grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: One five-star review from Arturo, ramen shop chef. He calls this petty perfection for linework - SG2 capable of specially sharp edges and practical as a non-reactive steel. Perfect for on-the-fly prep through potatoes, avocado cuts, and fast onion dice. He notes the gyutos in the Senko line run laser-thin while this petty is slightly more robust - still an excellent performer but with more backbone for utility tasks. Recommended for experienced line cooks with some sharpening skills.
Care Instructions: SG2 is a fully stainless powdered steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Sharpen on quality water stones - SG2 at 62 HRC rewards a consistent angle and light pressure. Strop regularly between sharpenings. The convex grind benefits from a flat stone used with light, consistent pressure to maintain the geometry.
At 150mm the Senko Ei petty becomes a genuine utility knife as well as a detail knife - long enough for comfortable board work through proteins, produce, and herbs, compact enough for in-hand trimming where a gyuto is excessive. Arturo calls this petty perfection for linework - SG2 capable of specially sharp edges, non-reactive, perfect for on-the-fly prep through potatoes, avocado, and onion dice. He notes the gyutos in this line run laser-thin while this petty is slightly more robust - still an excellent performer but with more backbone for utility tasks. Rosewood octagonal handle. Even 50/50 double-bevel grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: One five-star review from Arturo, ramen shop chef. He calls this petty perfection for linework - SG2 capable of specially sharp edges and practical as a non-reactive steel. Perfect for on-the-fly prep through potatoes, avocado cuts, and fast onion dice. He notes the gyutos in the Senko line run laser-thin while this petty is slightly more robust - still an excellent performer but with more backbone for utility tasks. Recommended for experienced line cooks with some sharpening skills.
Care Instructions: SG2 is a fully stainless powdered steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Sharpen on quality water stones - SG2 at 62 HRC rewards a consistent angle and light pressure. Strop regularly between sharpenings. The convex grind benefits from a flat stone used with light, consistent pressure to maintain the geometry.
- Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
- Location: Echizen, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: SG2 (R2) Powdered Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless
- HRC: 62
- Finish: Senko
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50 Double Bevel
- Handle: Rosewood Octagonal
- Ferrule: Maple Wood
- Weight: 2.8 oz (80g)
- Blade Length: 152mm
- Total Length: 281mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 33mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Long petty for experienced line cooksPosted By: Arturo Peko Peko
17 people found this review helpful
This Kurosaki petty is perfection for linework, r2 being capabe of specially sharp edges and practical as its non reactive. This petty is perfect for on the fly potatoes cutting, precise avocado cuts, fast onion dice...perfect for on the fly prep. While gyutos from this line seem more on the laser side, this petty is a bit mor robust but still an excellent perfoming tool. Recommended for experienced line cooks with some sharpening skills.
17 people found this review helpful
This Kurosaki petty is perfection for linework, r2 being capabe of specially sharp edges and practical as its non reactive. This petty is perfect for on the fly potatoes cutting, precise avocado cuts, fast onion dice...perfect for on the fly prep. While gyutos from this line seem more on the laser side, this petty is a bit mor robust but still an excellent perfoming tool. Recommended for experienced line cooks with some sharpening skills.
