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Its short blade offers excellent control in hand and feels far more natural than a full-size gyuto when working with garlic, herbs, fruit or small vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhite #2 carbon steel core\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite #2, also known as Shirogami #2, is a simple, fine-grained Japanese carbon steel valued for taking an exceptionally keen edge and sharpening easily on whetstones. The exposed cutting edge is reactive and will gradually develop a natural patina, so it should be wiped clean and dried promptly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStainless cladding and tsuchime finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless cladding protects most of the blade face, reducing day-to-day maintenance while preserving the crisp cutting feel of the White #2 core. A hammered tsuchime finish gives the blade subtle texture and visual contrast without making the knife feel ornate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCherry wood wa handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lightweight cherry wood wa handle is paired with a pale wood ferrule. Its simple construction keeps the balance nimble and gives the small blade the control required for detailed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeeling and trimming fruit and vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarlic, shallots, herbs and garnish preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving stems and other fine knife work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall in-hand cutting tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is not intended for bones, frozen food, hard squash, prying or twisting cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokushu Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness above heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e White #2 carbon steel (Shirogami #2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsuchime \/ hammered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry wood wa handle with pale wood ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and dry immediately. The stainless cladding is corrosion resistant, but the exposed White #2 cutting edge remains reactive. Use only on wood, rubber or soft synthetic cutting boards. Never place the knife in a dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokushu Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49878696427777,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/7687\/5777\/files\/tokushu-white-2-tsuchime-petty-80mm-hero.jpg?v=1784663966"},{"product_id":"tokushu-aogami-super-migaki-petty-80mm","title":"Tokushu Knife Stainless Clad AS Migaki Petty 80mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCompact precision with Aogami Super edge retention\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tokushu Knife Stainless Clad Aogami Super Migaki Petty 80mm is a compact Japanese utility and paring knife made for the small jobs where a chef’s knife feels oversized. Its narrow blade and fine tip give excellent control for peeling, trimming, coring, garnish work, garlic, shallots, herbs, citrus and small fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cutting core is Aogami Super, also known as Blue Super: a high-carbon Japanese steel valued for taking a keen edge and holding it well. Stainless outer cladding makes everyday care more forgiving than a fully reactive carbon-steel blade, while the exposed core at the cutting edge remains reactive and can develop a natural patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean migaki polish keeps the blade understated and work-focused. At just 49 g, this petty feels quick and precise in hand, while the oval rosewood-style wa handle suits both right- and left-handed users. 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