Slicing/Utility Knife (Kiritsuke Petty) - 6 in. (150mm) - SG2 Stainless

Product Description for Slicing/Utility Knife (Kiritsuke Petty) - 6 in. (150mm) - SG2 Stainless

Maker: Nigara Hamano - SG2 Stainless Kurouchi Tsuchime (Wa) (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $216.95 Saving: $135.05
Item num: 108189
Blade length: 6.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 5.50 in.
Total length: 10.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.19 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.60 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.60 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.40 in.
Item weight: 2.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.6 oz.
Blade: SG2 PM stainless steel surrounded by satin finished stainless steel (Hrc 63)
Bolster: Buffalo horn
Handle: Octagonal wenge wood handle
Description: A utility knife is between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, with a narrower and straighter blade. This makes it perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Some cooks like to use it in their hand, too—almost like a large paring knife. Others like its smaller size as an alternative to the chef’s knife. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich—from thin-skinned vegetables such as tomatoes, to meats and cheeses. The K-Tip provides a slightly flatter cutting edge which is optimal for slicing and portioning.
Nigara Hamono, in Hirosaki-shi, Amori, Japan, has been a noted blacksmith since they received an official appointment from the Tsugaru clan more than 350 years ago during the Edo period. Ever since then, their blacksmithing techniques have been passed down through the generations. Today, Nigara is run by the 7th generation owner Mr. Toshiju Yoshizawa along with 8th generation blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa. Each knife made by Nigara Hamono is forged by hand, paying the utmost attention, ensuring the knives will have the best cutting edge possible.
The Super Gold 2 stainless steel core (hagane) is surrounded by softer stainless steel cladding. At 63 Hrc, SG2 powdered metallurgical stainless steel offers a keen, long lasting edge without the care of carbon steel. Though the cutting edge is very hard, the small grain structure of SG2 makes sharpening and honing effortless. In our experience, SG2 is one of the best stainless steels currently being used to make kitchen knives. The ambidextrous shinogi grind provides effortless food release while chopping and slicing. Hand hammered texture at the top of the blade (tsuchime) and a forge finish (kurouchi) limit a suction forming between the food being cut and the knife. The spine and choil are nicely rounded for a comfortable pinch grip.
The octagonal "Wa" style handle is ambidextrous. Natural wenge wood (Millettia laurentii) is combined with a buffalo horn ferrule. Like other kitchen knives, this knife should not be put in a dishwasher.
Kurouchi Tscuchime chef's knives by Nigara Hamano are a great choice for the cook who is looking for a well balanced, solid, high performing stainless steel knife that will excel in either a home or commercial kitchen.


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