Most pettys at 120mm stay fairly low at the heel, but this version from Yoshimitsu adds blade height of up to 42mm, some 5 to 10mm taller than typical knives of this length. That extra height gives it more presence on the board and more knuckle clearance for a knife this short.
The core is Hitachi Blue #2 steel, wrapped san mai style in a soft stainless steel outer layer that adds strength to the core while easing daily maintenance. The bead blasted lower blade path contrasts nicely against the polished upper face and edge, and the knife carries a blacksmith finish, meaning small scratches and hammer dents are part of the character rather than a flaw, without taking anything away from how well it cuts. The handle is octagonal walnut with a black pakka wood ferrule.
What Customers Are Saying:Owners consistently describe this as a genuinely versatile little knife once the edge is brought up to full sharpness, useful for everything from travel and small adventures to quick jobs in a professional kitchen where its wide blade and narrow profile suit a comfortable pinch grip. A couple of reviewers mentioned minor gaps in the handle glue up out of the box, easily fixed at home with a bit of beeswax, and one buyer added a little filler at the handle and blade joint as a precaution against water getting in over time. None of this took away from how useful the knife became once those small fixes were made.
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 if the knife will go unused for a while. Hand wash only, and checking the handle and ferrule joint periodically for any gap is a good habit, since sealing it with a little beeswax or oil helps keep moisture out over time.
The core is Hitachi Blue #2 steel, wrapped san mai style in a soft stainless steel outer layer that adds strength to the core while easing daily maintenance. The bead blasted lower blade path contrasts nicely against the polished upper face and edge, and the knife carries a blacksmith finish, meaning small scratches and hammer dents are part of the character rather than a flaw, without taking anything away from how well it cuts. The handle is octagonal walnut with a black pakka wood ferrule.
What Customers Are Saying:Owners consistently describe this as a genuinely versatile little knife once the edge is brought up to full sharpness, useful for everything from travel and small adventures to quick jobs in a professional kitchen where its wide blade and narrow profile suit a comfortable pinch grip. A couple of reviewers mentioned minor gaps in the handle glue up out of the box, easily fixed at home with a bit of beeswax, and one buyer added a little filler at the handle and blade joint as a precaution against water getting in over time. None of this took away from how useful the knife became once those small fixes were made.
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 if the knife will go unused for a while. Hand wash only, and checking the handle and ferrule joint periodically for any gap is a good habit, since sealing it with a little beeswax or oil helps keep moisture out over time.
- 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: 2.5 oz (71 g)
- Blade Length: 124 mm
- Total Length: 248 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 39-42 mm
Reviews
3 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Versatile Petty Knife, December 9, 2025Posted By: Martin
The previous reviewer is spot on. Once the blade is sharp and gaps in the glue up are filled (mine was minor, beeswax did the trick), you have a handy little knife. If I’m going somewhere I might need a decent knife, this’ll do the trick. The blade height and shape makes it very useful.
The previous reviewer is spot on. Once the blade is sharp and gaps in the glue up are filled (mine was minor, beeswax did the trick), you have a handy little knife. If I’m going somewhere I might need a decent knife, this’ll do the trick. The blade height and shape makes it very useful.
A nice little knife A nice little knife Posted By: Jan Heitmann
34 people found this review helpful
In my restaurant it has been useful for smaller jobs, the wide blade gives a nice stability for cutting and pinch grip while still being narrow enough for typical petty knife work. The finish is ok, the blade is well made and polished, but only to a nice functional finish, the handle is good and big enough for western hands and it has a very good finish. The joint between handle and knife is not perfect, it's stabile but my knife needed a little bit of filler to prevent water from getting in to the handle. The steel is super, and stays sharp. So considering the price this is a really good buy, if you use a little time on the finish it is an excellent knife for a very low price.
34 people found this review helpful
In my restaurant it has been useful for smaller jobs, the wide blade gives a nice stability for cutting and pinch grip while still being narrow enough for typical petty knife work. The finish is ok, the blade is well made and polished, but only to a nice functional finish, the handle is good and big enough for western hands and it has a very good finish. The joint between handle and knife is not perfect, it's stabile but my knife needed a little bit of filler to prevent water from getting in to the handle. The steel is super, and stays sharp. So considering the price this is a really good buy, if you use a little time on the finish it is an excellent knife for a very low price.
