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.
At 169mm blade length, 34mm height, and 2mm spine, this is a longer, slightly more substantial petty than the 140mm 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 - no dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention.
At 169mm blade length, 34mm height, and 2mm spine, this is a longer, slightly more substantial petty than the 140mm 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 - no 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 (60g)
- Blade Length: 169mm
- Total Length: 293mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 34mm
