Yoshihiro 46 Layers VG-10 Hammered Damascus Petty Japanese Utility Knife Rosewood Handle (6"(150mm))

This knife is well made. It feels good and looks good. I have not used it enough to know how durable it is, but I am happy with it so far. It is not scary sharp like some knives that make you concerned even to hold them loosely by the handle, but it does have a good sharp edge. For the money, this appears to be a good purchase.

I bought a couple of month ago the gyuto chef knife from the same line. I love this knife so much i had to get the petty knife, it’s amazingly light, perfect size and sharp like a razor. I love cooking but with those beauties it’s only easy and fun.Don’t stop at the price cause it’s worth every penny.

Not my first purchase of Yoshihiro products..I got my first and favorite knife as a suggestion from a chef who I was learning from, on a trip to Japan about 12 years ago.. I have been working professionally in kitchens for over 27 years and have gotten to use knives of other chefs from around the world.. Each knife maker and knife has a place and can be a personal choice of what feels right for you..The blade of this knife is exceptional, the quality is evident as soon as you see it.. The blade is light great for hours of heavy use..Cuts with amazing accuracy..As a chef who uses my knives daily I only carry 3 knives with me and 2 are Yoshihiro.. One has been used daily for years and is still quality and keeps a razor edge with a little care..Would recommend for anyone who is looking for a good quality Japanese knife..

I recently delved into purchasing Yoshihiro cutlery I have a blue steel damascus kiritsuke by them that I love and deceided to purchase a smaller knife for tasks the 9" kiritsuke was a bit cumbersome for. This was the knife I chose. First of all it is a gorgeous knife. The blade has a lustrous shine with gorgeous detail. The handle adds a very nice accent.Out of the box it was shaving sharp and after a dozen or so uses it remained shaving sharp for a stainless blade it has excellent edge retention. The knife is incredibly light and agile. Being a utility knife its handle doesn't grant the proper clearance for your fingers to do any chopping but it is great for slicing, carving, peeling, or doing fancier knife work. It is a bit long for really intricate detail work so if you plan on making delicate food sculptures or garnishes I recommend their paring knife over the petty utility.

The knife is lightweight, beautiful and sharp.We are cooking enthusiasts, so we have a large variety of traditional knives from different countries and companies. This knife has Japanese specialities.It sharpened only from one side, on the right side and it is an interesting feature.The handle is made from 2 pieces of wood, the manufacture claims that it is redwood, but I cast doubt.