The Shizu Morinoki line from Shizu Hamono in Sanjo City is built around a clear premise: quality Japanese stainless steel construction, keyaki wood handles, and honest pricing that makes these tools accessible for both home kitchens and professional environments. The Petty 140mm carries that through in a compact, versatile knife format - sized for in-hand work on fruit and aromatics, small enough for detail cuts at the board, and at a price point that makes it practical to have several in a drawer or to kit out a restaurant set.
The steel is DSR-1K6, a Japanese stainless alloy hardened to 58-59 HRC - harder than most European stainless knives in this price range, which translates to better edge retention and a sharper factory edge. The mono construction keeps the blade geometry clean and simple. At 42g and 1.5mm spine, this is an extremely light, thin knife - precise and fast for detail work. One reviewer bought four of them as steak knives with blade guards, reporting sharp out-of-box performance and good value. One practical note: the handle edges are somewhat sharp from the factory and benefit from a light sanding for a more comfortable grip over time.
What Customers Are Saying: The one reviewer bought four of these to use as steak knives and describes them as great value with sharp out-of-box performance and a clean glide through food. Fit and finish are praised. The handle edges are noted as slightly sharp, which is easy to address with light sanding before use.
The steel is DSR-1K6, a Japanese stainless alloy hardened to 58-59 HRC - harder than most European stainless knives in this price range, which translates to better edge retention and a sharper factory edge. The mono construction keeps the blade geometry clean and simple. At 42g and 1.5mm spine, this is an extremely light, thin knife - precise and fast for detail work. One reviewer bought four of them as steak knives with blade guards, reporting sharp out-of-box performance and good value. One practical note: the handle edges are somewhat sharp from the factory and benefit from a light sanding for a more comfortable grip over time.
What Customers Are Saying: The one reviewer bought four of these to use as steak knives and describes them as great value with sharp out-of-box performance and a clean glide through food. Fit and finish are praised. The handle edges are noted as slightly sharp, which is easy to address with light sanding before use.
- 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 (42g)
- Blade Length: 121mm
- Total Length: 231mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 1.5mm
- Blade Height: 27mm
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.
