The Morinoki Petty 170mm is the longer of the two petty options in the Shizu Hamono Morinoki line - sitting at the boundary between a dedicated petty and a compact all-purpose knife, with the reach to handle light protein work at the board as well as the standard petty tasks of fruit, aromatics, and in-hand detail cuts. Shizu Hamono produces these in Sanjo City in Niigata Prefecture, using DSR-1K6 Japanese stainless steel throughout the Morinoki line. At 58-59 HRC, it holds a practical working edge well and sharpens back easily on quality stones.
With a blade length of just under 170mm and a 2mm spine, this is a longer, slightly more substantial petty than the 130mm version - more capable at the board for light slicing tasks while remaining nimble enough for in-hand work. The 60g weight is genuinely light. The keyaki wood handle is a natural-grain wood specific to Japan with a warm appearance and a comfortable grip that suits the knife well. A practical, well-priced option for cooks who want a capable everyday petty without carbon steel care requirements.
Care Instructions: DSR-1K6 is fully stainless. Hand wash and dry after use - do not put it in the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention.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: 2.1 oz (60 g)
Blade Length: 169 mm
Total Length: 293 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 34 mm
With a blade length of just under 170mm and a 2mm spine, this is a longer, slightly more substantial petty than the 130mm version - more capable at the board for light slicing tasks while remaining nimble enough for in-hand work. The 60g weight is genuinely light. The keyaki wood handle is a natural-grain wood specific to Japan with a warm appearance and a comfortable grip that suits the knife well. A practical, well-priced option for cooks who want a capable everyday petty without carbon steel care requirements.
Care Instructions: DSR-1K6 is fully stainless. Hand wash and dry after use - do not put it in the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention.
