Petty knives are the detail specialists of the kitchen - compact, precise, and versatile across in-hand work like trimming, peeling, and segmenting citrus, as well as light board tasks where a larger knife would feel like too much. This one is built from SG2, a powdered metallurgical stainless steel developed for surgical instruments and precision cutting tools, hardened to 61-62 HRC for outstanding edge retention alongside easy sharpening on quality water stones.
Yoshimi Kato makes knives for several respected brands, including Masakage and Kanehiro, but this SG2 line was the first to carry his own name. He is the son-in-law of the renowned Hiroshi Kato and runs the family workshop at Takefu Knife Village in Echizen - one of the most respected knife-making cooperatives in Japan. The SG2 core is clad in a multi-layer Damascus stainless steel that is among the most visually striking we carry at CKTG. Paired with a rosewood octagonal handle and pakka wood ferrule, this is an exceptional petty in both form and function.
What Customers Are Saying: One owner notes that the Damascus cladding gripped food slightly on first use, but once it broke in the knife performs like a dream - great edge retention, no chipping issues, sharpens up quickly, strops back fast, and just looks amazing. Comfortable in hand and genuinely versatile across small to medium cutting tasks.
Care Instructions: SG2 is a stainless steel but is hard and chip-prone at 61-62 HRC. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Hand wash and dry after each use. Strop regularly between sharpenings. Free shipping over $100.
Yoshimi Kato makes knives for several respected brands, including Masakage and Kanehiro, but this SG2 line was the first to carry his own name. He is the son-in-law of the renowned Hiroshi Kato and runs the family workshop at Takefu Knife Village in Echizen - one of the most respected knife-making cooperatives in Japan. The SG2 core is clad in a multi-layer Damascus stainless steel that is among the most visually striking we carry at CKTG. Paired with a rosewood octagonal handle and pakka wood ferrule, this is an exceptional petty in both form and function.
What Customers Are Saying: One owner notes that the Damascus cladding gripped food slightly on first use, but once it broke in the knife performs like a dream - great edge retention, no chipping issues, sharpens up quickly, strops back fast, and just looks amazing. Comfortable in hand and genuinely versatile across small to medium cutting tasks.
Care Instructions: SG2 is a stainless steel but is hard and chip-prone at 61-62 HRC. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Hand wash and dry after each use. Strop regularly between sharpenings. Free shipping over $100.
- Brand: Yoshimi SG-2
- Blacksmith: Yoshimi Kato
- Location: Echizen, Japan
- Workshop: Takefu Knife Village
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Core Edge Steel: SG-2 Powdered Stainless
- Cladding: Damascus Stainless
- HRC: 61-62
- Engraving: Hand Engraved
- Edge Grind: Even
- Handle: Rosewood Octagonal
- Ferrule: Pakka Wood
- Weight: 2.4 oz (68 g)
- Blade Length: 120mm
- Total Length: 248mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 29mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Absolutely PerfectPosted By: Scott P
19 people found this review helpful
At first the Damascus gripped food and didn't allow for smooth cutting but once it broke it, it performs like a dream. Great steel, edge retention, no chipping issues, sharpens up nicely and strops back quickly. Comfy in hand and just the perfect sized knife for small to medium cutting tasks. Very versatile and just looks amazing too.
19 people found this review helpful
At first the Damascus gripped food and didn't allow for smooth cutting but once it broke it, it performs like a dream. Great steel, edge retention, no chipping issues, sharpens up nicely and strops back quickly. Comfy in hand and just the perfect sized knife for small to medium cutting tasks. Very versatile and just looks amazing too.
