The Tojiro Basic VG10 Petty boasts a longer tang design with three stainless steel rivets. The blade is the same and the handle uses the same reinforced black pakkawood material with an upgraded handle shape and a nicer box that makes it better for gifts. It's an amazing deal for a knife at this price point.
In fact, the blade is the same as their professional models with VG10 as the core steel, clad with a 13-chrome stainless steel. That means it achieves both professional sharpness and easy maintenance, but at a reduced price. The blade is set to an appropriate thickness for home use so that it is able to hold and cut food with less stress while aiding in ease of sharpening.
135mm is a medium length blade for a petty. This makes it a versatile cutting tool around the kitchen. Board cutting and handheld processes are both within the scope of this blade, along with the ability to take on garnishes and artistic style cutting needs. This is a stout and rigid knife that flies through herbs and other small items with ease.
Company: Tojiro
Location: Sanjo City, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Weight: 2.2 oz (70 g)
Blade Length: 138 mm
Total Length: 243 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 1.8 mm
Blade Height: 29.5 mm
Handle: Reinforced Black Pakkawood
Handle Style: Yo (Western Style)
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