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Yoshida Hamono

ZDP-189 Petty Black 135mm (5.3")

240,00€

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✔︎ No import fees & duties - worldwide
✔︎ All taxes included
✔︎ Express worldwide shipping
✔︎ 30-day return policy

The long-awaited ZDP-189 Petty knife from the smithy Yoshida Hamono is here. This petty, made from the hardest steel available for knife making - ZDP-189 - is a perfect match in combination with the larger, multi-purpose ZDP-189 Bunka Black. They share the same steel and hardness (65-67 HRC), same octagonal walnut handle and a similar shape. We designed them to look alike. The only difference is the purpose they serve. Of course, it can also be used in combination with any other larger knife.

Petty knives are basically smaller versions of Gyuto knives (Chef's knife). Well, in this case, smaller versions of Bunka knives, but we did make the belly of the blade curved enough for the rocking technique. Petty knives are intended for all those smaller tasks where larger knives are deemed unwieldy. On and off the cutting board. A must-have knife in every kitchen, it can be used for peeling, mincing, paring and decorating food.

While most petty knives feature blades of 150mm (5.9") in length, we decided to fit a slightly shorter blade, 135mm (5.3"), which makes the in-hand use easier, and it eliminates a reason to get a third, shorter petty/paring knife (those have usually 90-100mm (3.5-3.9") long blades).

Petty is manufactured at the smithy of Yoshida Hamono in Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords (katanas) by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner.

The heart of the knife is made of ZDP-189 steel, chosen for its superior qualities and long-lasting sharpness. The steel is laminated, meaning that the core is made of ZDP-189 steel, covered with an external layer of softer stainless steel - also known as san-mai clad. The softer external layer protects the core steel from external factors.

The steel contains as much as 3% Carbon (C), which is one of the main elements contributing strength and typically found in amounts of up to only 1% in other types of solid steel, while the Chromium (Cr) content, which prevents corrosion, amounts to nearly 20%. It also features 0.60% Tungsten (W), which considerably increases the abrasion resistance of steel, 1.4% Molybdenum (Mo), which helps to preserve the strength and power of steel under variable temperatures, and 0.10% Vanadium (V), the key element in increasing steel strength. Heat treatment produces steel with a hardness of 65-67 HRC.
ZDP-189 composition: C 3.00 % | Cr 20.00 % | W 0.60 % | Mo 1.40 % | V 0.10 % | Mn 0.50 % | Si 0.40 %

Kuro-uchi finish, the unprocessed (black) part on the top side of the blade has already developed a dark patina, which protects the blade and gives it a traditional Japanese look. The knife bears visible impressions of the hand-forging process (round hammer dents on the blade).

ZDP-189 Petty Black was fitted a traditional Japanese wooden handle, called Wa handle. The wooden handle is made of walnut wood with an octagonal shape, so it will fit equally well into the hands of right- or left-handed users.

ZDP-189 steel contains as much as 3% Carbon (C), which is one of the main elements contributing strength and typically found in amounts of up to only 1% in other types of solid steel, while the Chromium (Cr) content, which prevents corrosion, amounts to nearly 20%. It also features 1.5% Tungsten (W), which considerably increases the abrasion resistance of steel, 1.3% Molybdenum (Mo), which helps to preserve the strength and power of steel under variable temperatures, and 0.10% Vanadium (V), the key element in increasing steel strength. Heat treatment produces steel with a hardness of 65-67 HRC.

Blade shape: Petty

Steel type: ZDP-189

Blade construction: Warikomi / convex v-edge / kuro-uchi

Hardness (HRC scale): 65-67

Overall length: 255mm (10.0")

Blade length: 135mm (5.3")

Blade height: 30mm (1.2")

Spine thickness: 2mm (0.08")

Weight: 70g (2.5 oz)

Handle length: 115mm (4.5")

Handle type / wood: Japanese / Walnut

Kanji on the blade: 登録 九佐吉作 "registered as work of Yoshida Smithy in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan"

Blacksmith: Yoshida Hamono

Location of the smithy: SAGA / Saga Prefektura / Japan

☝️ Japanese kitchen knives in our store are handmade from natural materials. Slight variations in color, texture, weight and other dimensions are possible. We try to give a good photographic representation of our products, however computer screen resolution and colors do vary, so products might not look exactly as they are seen on screen.

Blade wear depends on the quality of steel, usage and maintenance of the blade. Japanese knives are made of high-quality steels. Follow these tips to keep your Japanese knife in top-notch shape:

✔ Use a wooden, plastic or rubber cutting board.
✔ After use, wash the knives and wipe them dry.
✔ For storage, use a knife holder or a protective knife sheath (saya).
✔ A good cutting technique is your best bet to prolong sharpness.
✔ Use sharpening stones to sharpen the knife.

❗️Don’t leave the knife in the sink. Wash it by hand.
❗️Don’t wash the knife in the dishwasher.
❗️Don’t use the knife on glass, ceramics, marble or steel surfaces.
❗️Don’t scrape the food off the cutting board with the edge of the blade. Use the spine of the knife instead.
❗️Knife is a tool intended for specific use - cutting food. It is not a can opener, screwdriver, trowel, wire cutter, hammer etc.

→ For more details, read our guide
on
Maintenance of Kitchen Knives.

🤙 Contact us if you need some help. We reply within 1 business day.

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- flat worldwide rate with DHL Express (express delivery, 2-5 business days).
- FREE - all orders over €300 (DHL Express).

EXCEPTIONS:
- United Kingdom
- shipping to UK costs €15. All orders are shipped with UPS Express (2-3 business days). Free shipping on orders over €300.
- Russia (currently not available) - shipping to Russia costs €40. All orders are shipped with EMS postal service.

DUTIES AND IMPORT TAXES:
We ship all orders DDP (duties & taxes paid). This means you will not be charged for any import fees and taxes (including VAT). All our prices are final. The price you see at checkout is the final price, no hidden costs.

DELIVERY TIME:
- Europe:
1-2 business days
- US & Canada: 2-4 business days
- Rest of the World: 3-5 business days

RETURNS:
Our return policy lasts 30 days. If more than 30 days have gone by since the day you received your order, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

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Customer Reviews

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Dan Abramovitch
ZDP-189 PETTY BLACK 135MM

This is the second knife I purchase in this store. The sellers are very reliable and very kind, the communication with them is excellent. Regarding the knife, the knife meets all expectations and even more. The knife is light and you can maneuver it easily. The knife is very sharp and maintains its sharpness for a long time. In fact, I have never sharpened it and I use it relatively frequently.

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Just amazing

I'm using this knife since early 2021, it's a dream come true, the sharpness and maniability are awesome. It's a very good investment with a very good quality / cost.

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Brigitte Teske
ZDP189 Petty

The knife gets creazy scharp und holds the edge for realy long. It is well suitat for a professionell environment and you can cut with it for hours on hours.

Each knife comes with:

✔️ Instructions and knife care leaflet.
✔️ A preventive Band-Aid – the knives are very sharp! 😉
✔️ Original box from the blacksmith, which we wrap in an old Japanese newspaper sheet – so every knife is ready to be passed on as a gift as soon as it hits your doorstep!
✔️ We also offer a special gift wrapping option with the traditional Japanese washi paper.

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Free on orders over 300€.

Some exceptions apply.

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All prices are final, tax included.

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Customer Reviews

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Dan Abramovitch
ZDP-189 PETTY BLACK 135MM

This is the second knife I purchase in this store. The sellers are very reliable and very kind, the communication with them is excellent. Regarding the knife, the knife meets all expectations and even more. The knife is light and you can maneuver it easily. The knife is very sharp and maintains its sharpness for a long time. In fact, I have never sharpened it and I use it relatively frequently.

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G.
Just amazing

I'm using this knife since early 2021, it's a dream come true, the sharpness and maniability are awesome. It's a very good investment with a very good quality / cost.

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Brigitte Teske
ZDP189 Petty

The knife gets creazy scharp und holds the edge for realy long. It is well suitat for a professionell environment and you can cut with it for hours on hours.

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