This compact companion to the Large Tank shares the same unusual coreless Damascus construction - a layered blend of VG10 and VG2 stainless steel with no single core doing all the work. The result is a hard edge that the maker claims delivers roughly twice the longevity and one and a half times the sharpness of a standard VG10 blade, hardened to approximately 61 HRC for genuine edge retention without sacrificing easy sharpening on water stones.
At 120mm blade length and a tall 47.5mm blade height, this Small Tank earns its kengata-mini-cleaver classification: small enough for detail work and in-hand tasks, but tall enough to carry real presence and chopping authority on the board. The double bevel edge handles precise cuts as well as forceful ones, and the wenge wood octagonal handle keeps the knife comfortable and well balanced despite its compact size. This is a fun, distinctive little knife for cooks who want something different from the standard petty or utility blade.
Care Instructions: Although this is a stainless steel blade, hand wash and dry after each use and avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards and avoid twisting or prying with the edge. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
At 120mm blade length and a tall 47.5mm blade height, this Small Tank earns its kengata-mini-cleaver classification: small enough for detail work and in-hand tasks, but tall enough to carry real presence and chopping authority on the board. The double bevel edge handles precise cuts as well as forceful ones, and the wenge wood octagonal handle keeps the knife comfortable and well balanced despite its compact size. This is a fun, distinctive little knife for cooks who want something different from the standard petty or utility blade.
Care Instructions: Although this is a stainless steel blade, hand wash and dry after each use and avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards and avoid twisting or prying with the edge. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
- Manufacturer: Sakai Takayuki
- Location: Sakai, Japan
- Construction: Roll Forged
- Edge Steel: VG10 and VG2 Layered Coreless Damascus Stainless
- HRC: 61
- Knife Type: Kengata-Mini-Cleaver
- Edge Grind: Double Bevel (50/50)
- Handle: Wenge Octagonal
- Weight: 3.5 oz (100 g)
- Blade Length: 120mm
- Total Length: 265mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 47.5mm
