Kikusumi NATUR Kashi Petty Knife Damascus Kashi Oak Handle

Kikusumi NATUR Kashi Petty Knife Damascus Japanese Steel AUS10 Polished Hammered Finish 5.5”/13.7cm Japanese Oak Handle

*AVAILABLE AUTUMN 2024

PETTY
Larger than a paring knife yet smaller most other knives, the NATUR Petty is ideal for small to medium-sized cutting tasks. Its blade length and pointed tip make it skilled at sectioning citrus fruits and stemming vegetables. Its octagonal handle fits comfortably in the hand allowing it to excel at peeling root vegetables and fruit. Ideal knuckle clearance makes the NATUR Petty great for chopping or slicing fine herbs on a cutting board using a straight forward motion. The NATUR Petty knife blade is ultra-thin which allows it to excel at jobs that require agility and precision such as stemming and seeding peppers, thinly slicing garlic, or cutting shallots into tiny dice. The ergonomic handle and razor sharp blade are fitted seamlessly making the NATUR Petty knife one you can work with comfortably all day.

KASHI JAPANESE OAK HANDLE

Kashi / Japanese oak tree is evergreen.  In early summer, it flowers in a similar way to chestnut.  In Autumn blooms become small acorns.  Japanese oak  has a structure that is uniformly hard, has excellent dent resistance and has better impact strength than American oaks.  Kashi is often found in the Kanto area (Tokyo) In Budo it’s usually use to make wooden weapons such as Bokken.  Since it is heavy and very resilient, it’s one of the most favored woods to use.  Japanese oak was the favorite wood of famous sword masters throughout Japanese history, because of its practicality and high durability. 

NATUR SERIES

Made one by one in Tosa Japan by our artisans.  The NATUR collection is designed for those who love the craftsmanship and values of the artisan tradition.   Tradition, quality steel, pure & natural woods with beautifully detailed refinements.  KATURA knives are built to last a lifetime. NATUR captures the best qualities of that spirit in a knife that is authentically artisan in every detail.  It offers the cook a remarkably precise cutting tool with a contemporary, refined aesthetic 

PETTY KNIFE

Weight:  2.5 oz / 70 g

Blade Length:  5.5″ / 13.7 cm

Blade Width  2 mm

Blade Height  1” / 2.5 cm

Handle Length:   4.5” / 11.5 cm

Total Length:   10.6” / 27 cm

BLADE ORIGIN: 100 % Made in Tosa City Japan

BLADE: AUS-10 Japanese Stainless Steel

FINISH:  Mirror Polished 45 Layer Damascus + Tsuchime Hammered Finish

HANDLE:  Kashi Japanese Oak

HRC: 60-61