Tabata Hamono is a small blacksmith shop on Tanegashima Island, south of Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu - the island where Portuguese traders introduced firearms to Japan in 1543. CKTG is proud to be the first and only US dealer for this maker.
This petty is built from Blue #2 carbon steel with a stainless cladding for easier maintenance, finished with a kasumi polish. At 150mm this petty handles light board work and detail tasks - trimming, peeling, segmenting citrus, and mincing small ingredients - with the keen edge and easy sharpening Blue #2 is known for. The oak octagonal handle with black painted ferrule is comfortable and well balanced for extended use.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel at the edge. Wash and dry the knife promptly after use and avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods. Do not cut frozen foods, bones, or hard materials. Apply a light coat of camellia oil for long-term storage. Each knife is made by hand so measurements will vary.
This petty is built from Blue #2 carbon steel with a stainless cladding for easier maintenance, finished with a kasumi polish. At 150mm this petty handles light board work and detail tasks - trimming, peeling, segmenting citrus, and mincing small ingredients - with the keen edge and easy sharpening Blue #2 is known for. The oak octagonal handle with black painted ferrule is comfortable and well balanced for extended use.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel at the edge. Wash and dry the knife promptly after use and avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods. Do not cut frozen foods, bones, or hard materials. Apply a light coat of camellia oil for long-term storage. Each knife is made by hand so measurements will vary.
- Blacksmith: Tabata Hamono
- Brand Name: Tanegashima
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Location: Tanegashima, Japan
- Edge Steel: Blue #2 (Aogami #2) Carbon Steel
- Bevel: Double Bevel
- Edge Grind: Even
- Cladding: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Kasumi
- Handle: Oak Octagonal with Black Painted Ferrule
- Weight: 3.3 oz (94 g)
- Blade Length: 149 mm
- Total Length: 279 mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 3 mm
- Blade Height: 34 mm
