The Yoshimitsu brothers work out of a small shop just outside Nagasaki, on the western coast of Kyushu, an area better known for volcanoes, forested offshore islands, and hot spring spas than for knife making. This 165mm petty is one of the more accessibly priced knives to come out of that shop.
The blade is built from a core of Hitachi Blue Paper #2 steel, which shares the same carbon content as White #2 but adds chromium and tungsten for potentially better edge retention and durability. The inner core is wrapped in a stainless steel layer to add strength and ease maintenance, with a bead blasted lower blade path offering contrast against the polished upper face and edge. The handle is octagonal walnut with a black pakka wood ferrule, finished with hand stamped kanji.
Care Instructions:Because the edge is reactive Blue #2 carbon steel, wipe and dry the blade immediately after each use rather than letting it sit wet. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for long stretches, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer term storage. Hand wash only, and the mid length profile makes it an easy knife to keep up with for slicing, dicing, or garnish work.
The blade is built from a core of Hitachi Blue Paper #2 steel, which shares the same carbon content as White #2 but adds chromium and tungsten for potentially better edge retention and durability. The inner core is wrapped in a stainless steel layer to add strength and ease maintenance, with a bead blasted lower blade path offering contrast against the polished upper face and edge. The handle is octagonal walnut with a black pakka wood ferrule, finished with hand stamped kanji.
Care Instructions:Because the edge is reactive Blue #2 carbon steel, wipe and dry the blade immediately after each use rather than letting it sit wet. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for long stretches, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer term storage. Hand wash only, and the mid length profile makes it an easy knife to keep up with for slicing, dicing, or garnish work.
- Brand: Yoshimitsu
- Blacksmith: Yoshimitsu Brothers
- Location: Nagasaki, Japan
- Construction: Hammer Forged San Mai
- Edge Steel: Blue #2 (Aogami #2)
- Cladding: Stainless Steel
- HRC: 62
- Engraving: Hand Stamped
- Handle: Walnut Octagonal
- Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
- Weight: 3.2 oz (91 g)
- Blade Length: 166 mm
- Total Length: 303 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 37 mm
