Misuzu knives are produced in a family-run blacksmith shop in the town of Miki, and value for money is the thread that runs through everything they make. This SKS93 petty is a strong example of that: a serious little utility knife at an accessible price.
SKS93 is a carbon alloy steel similar to AISI O2 tool steel, though without vanadium in the mix. It is tough, with good abrasion resistance, and is hardened to 60-61 Rockwell. The inner core, or hagane, is covered with a layer of soft stainless steel, which adds strength to the blade and helps with ease of maintenance. The edge carries a well-executed symmetrical 50/50 grind, and the simple D-shaped ho wood handle with a black plastic ferrule keeps the focus squarely on performance.
Care Instructions: The exposed SKS93 core is reactive and will develop a patina with use, so wipe and dry the blade after each session rather than letting it sit. The stainless cladding takes care of itself. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade, hand wash only, and use a quality water stone when it is time to sharpen. Please note: these knives often come with small cosmetic scratches from the stamp engraving process. They are minor and do not affect performance.
SKS93 is a carbon alloy steel similar to AISI O2 tool steel, though without vanadium in the mix. It is tough, with good abrasion resistance, and is hardened to 60-61 Rockwell. The inner core, or hagane, is covered with a layer of soft stainless steel, which adds strength to the blade and helps with ease of maintenance. The edge carries a well-executed symmetrical 50/50 grind, and the simple D-shaped ho wood handle with a black plastic ferrule keeps the focus squarely on performance.
Care Instructions: The exposed SKS93 core is reactive and will develop a patina with use, so wipe and dry the blade after each session rather than letting it sit. The stainless cladding takes care of itself. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade, hand wash only, and use a quality water stone when it is time to sharpen. Please note: these knives often come with small cosmetic scratches from the stamp engraving process. They are minor and do not affect performance.
- Brand: Misuzu
- Location: Miki, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: SKS93 Carbon Steel
- Cladding: Stainless
- Edge Grind: Even, 50/50
- Engraving: Stamped
- Handle: D-Shaped Ho Wood
- Ferrule: Black Plastic
- Weight: 2.0 oz (58 g)
- Blade Length: 148 mm
- Total Length: 270 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 1.5 mm
- Blade Height: 26 mm
