This 135mm petty from Makoto Kurosaki is the compact utility knife in the VG7 Tsuchime lineup, sized for in-hand work, small proteins, and detail prep where the 210mm gyuto would feel oversized. The same quality of grind and fit and finish found on the larger knives carries through to this smaller format, making it a natural companion piece to the gyuto for cooks who want Makoto quality across multiple sizes.
The blade is hammer forged in a san mai construction with a VG7 core at 62+ HRC and a polished stainless Damascus cladding. The walnut octagonal handle is a clean, traditional fit for this style of knife, and the water quench heat treatment helps the steel achieve the hardness and edge retention the line is known for.
What Customers Are Saying: One reviewer who ordered as a test of the CKTG experience calls the result just about perfect - fast shipping, sharp knife, and quality that justified the purchase and opened the door to a much larger order. For a first purchase it set a high bar.
Care Instructions: VG7 is a stainless steel, so day to day care is straightforward. Hand wash and dry the blade rather than running it through a dishwasher, avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, and use a quality water stone when it is time to sharpen.
The blade is hammer forged in a san mai construction with a VG7 core at 62+ HRC and a polished stainless Damascus cladding. The walnut octagonal handle is a clean, traditional fit for this style of knife, and the water quench heat treatment helps the steel achieve the hardness and edge retention the line is known for.
What Customers Are Saying: One reviewer who ordered as a test of the CKTG experience calls the result just about perfect - fast shipping, sharp knife, and quality that justified the purchase and opened the door to a much larger order. For a first purchase it set a high bar.
Care Instructions: VG7 is a stainless steel, so day to day care is straightforward. Hand wash and dry the blade rather than running it through a dishwasher, avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, and use a quality water stone when it is time to sharpen.
- Brand: Makoto
- Blacksmith: Makoto Kurosaki
- Location: Echizen, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: VG7 Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless Damascus, Polished
- Finish: Polished Damascus
- HRC: 62+
- Handle: Octagonal Walnut
- Edge Grind: Even
- Weight: 2.4 oz (68 g)
- Blade Length: 136 mm
- Total Length: 260 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 29 mm
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4 people found this review helpful
First off; I ordered this knife to see what kind of service I would get from Chef Knives To Go (there is a lot more I want to order, but this was my test run). With prices here being 20 to 25% lower than other companies I just wasn't sure what I would get. What I did get was just about perfect. The shipment went out the same day I ordered and it got here fast. The box the knife comes in was even packed with some extra material so that the knife wouldn't bounce around in there...a very thoughtful tactic. The knife arrived in pristine shape and I couldn't be happier...now to get in a Christmas order. Oh, and as for the knife...absolutely beautiful in both form and function. If you're paying this much for a knife you may as well get a work of art too. This is an exceptionably functional display piece for your kitchen.
4 people found this review helpful
First off; I ordered this knife to see what kind of service I would get from Chef Knives To Go (there is a lot more I want to order, but this was my test run). With prices here being 20 to 25% lower than other companies I just wasn't sure what I would get. What I did get was just about perfect. The shipment went out the same day I ordered and it got here fast. The box the knife comes in was even packed with some extra material so that the knife wouldn't bounce around in there...a very thoughtful tactic. The knife arrived in pristine shape and I couldn't be happier...now to get in a Christmas order. Oh, and as for the knife...absolutely beautiful in both form and function. If you're paying this much for a knife you may as well get a work of art too. This is an exceptionably functional display piece for your kitchen.
