Honkyuichi Petty 150mm Shirogami no. 2

Honkyuichi Petty Knife - Shirogami No. 2 (150mm)

Specifications:

• Total length: approx. 272 ​​mm
• Blade length: approx. 150 mm
• Maximum spine thickness: approx. 3.3 mm
• Blade height: approx. 31 mm
• Weight: approx. 75 g

Material:

• Blade core: Shirogami No. 2 (White Steel) – high carbon steel
• Layering: Soft iron
• Handle: Wood - Magnolia
• Handle mouth: Plastic
• Blade: Double-edged (for right and left-handed people)
• Production: Handmade in Japan

Product description:

🔹 Traditional Japanese craft with a history since 1895

Honkyuichi Hamono is a renowned blacksmith workshop founded in 1895 in Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture. It carries on the legacy of master blacksmith "Kyuichi" , whose art dates back to the Edo period. Today, the fourth and fifth generations of craftsmen continue to produce top-quality hand-forged knives that are characterized by exceptional sharpness and durability.

✅ High-carbon steel Shirogami No. 2 – easy to sharpen and great sharpness
✅ Handle made of lightweight and durable wood - comfortable grip for precise work
✅ Hardening in Shimabara spring water - a traditional method for increasing resistance

A versatile kitchen helper

Petty knife is a smaller all-purpose knife , ideal for precise cutting of fruit, vegetables, meat or herbs. Thanks to its handmade nature, each piece is original and provides a unique knife-wielding experience.

🔹 Long-lasting sharpness and precise cutting
🔹 Lightweight and well-balanced construction
🔹 Hand forged for maximum quality

Maintenance and recommendations

Shirogami No. 2 is a high-performance steel, but it requires basic care :

• After use, wash the knife, dry it thoroughly and store it in a dry place.
• In case of rust, the blade can be cleaned with a whetstone or fine abrasive.
• Do not put in the dishwasher , as this may damage the knife.
• Do not use the knife on frozen foods, bones or hard shells - the blade may be damaged.