The Shizu Morinoki petty is one of the more useful things in this catalog at its price point: a proper Japanese stainless steel utility knife with a keyaki wood handle, built in Sanjo City by a real manufacturer with decades of experience in blade production. DSR-1K6 stainless at 58-59 HRC is not a high-performance alloy, but it is solid, easy to sharpen, and well suited to a knife that will see daily use and occasional rough treatment.
At 121mm blade length and 27mm tall it is a compact, nimble knife that suits a wide range of small tasks in the kitchen. One reviewer bought four of them to use as steak knives, which is exactly the kind of practical thinking this price point enables.
What Customers Are Saying: One reviewer bought four to use as steak knives, finding the value proposition compelling enough to outfit a full table setting. They call the fit and finish good and the out-of-box sharpness more than adequate. One honest note: the handle edges run a little sharp on some units, worth rounding down with fine sandpaper for personal comfort. Overall they call it a great value they are very happy with.
Care Instructions: DSR-1K6 is a stainless steel, so day to day care is simple. Hand wash and dry after use. Avoid the dishwasher.
At 121mm blade length and 27mm tall it is a compact, nimble knife that suits a wide range of small tasks in the kitchen. One reviewer bought four of them to use as steak knives, which is exactly the kind of practical thinking this price point enables.
What Customers Are Saying: One reviewer bought four to use as steak knives, finding the value proposition compelling enough to outfit a full table setting. They call the fit and finish good and the out-of-box sharpness more than adequate. One honest note: the handle edges run a little sharp on some units, worth rounding down with fine sandpaper for personal comfort. Overall they call it a great value they are very happy with.
Care Instructions: DSR-1K6 is a stainless steel, so day to day care is simple. Hand wash and dry after use. Avoid the dishwasher.
- Maker: Shizu Hamono
- Line: Morinoki
- Location: Sanjo City, Japan
- Construction: Roll Forged, Mono Steel
- Steel: DSR-1K6 Stainless
- HRC: 58-59
- Handle: Keyaki Wood
- Weight: 1.5 oz (42 g)
- Blade Length: 121 mm
- Total Length: 231 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 1.5 mm
- Blade Height: 27 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Great value!!, January 3, 2025Posted By: Michael J Schneider
25 people found this review helpful
I ordered four of these along with blade protectors to use as steak knives. Very good F&F and sharp OOTB and they glide through food with ease. All in all a great value and we're very happy with them.
I would only deduct points for the handles. The edges are sharp and I'll be knocking them down some for a more comfortable grip.
25 people found this review helpful
I ordered four of these along with blade protectors to use as steak knives. Very good F&F and sharp OOTB and they glide through food with ease. All in all a great value and we're very happy with them.
I would only deduct points for the handles. The edges are sharp and I'll be knocking them down some for a more comfortable grip.
