{"product_id":"nigara-petty-strix-damascus-tsuchime-wa-rosewood-150mm","title":"Nigara Petty STRIX Damascus Tsuchime Wa Rosewood 150mm (5.9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNigara Petty STRIX Damascus Tsuchime Wa Rosewood 150mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than just a knife; it's a versatile tool for chefs and cooking enthusiasts who appreciate both performance and beauty. Designed as the ultimate small utility knife, this petty is perfect for peeling, slicing, and precisely prepping fruits, vegetables, and other delicate ingredients.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from \u003cstrong\u003eSTRIX powder steel\u003c\/strong\u003e (65 HRC), this knife delivers the best of both worlds: the razor-sharp edge and cutting feel of high-carbon steel with the durability and corrosion resistance of stainless steel. The result is exceptional edge retention, effortless sharpening, and stress-free maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with a stunning damascus pattern and a hammered tsuchime texture, and paired with a refined rosewood wa-handle, this petty is a striking example of Japanese craftsmanship and a testament to modern steel innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/petty-paring-utility-knives-small\"\u003ePetty knives\u003c\/a\u003e are perfect for smaller tasks on and off the cutting board. An indispensable kitchen companion, they excel at peeling, mincing, paring, and food decoration. Essentially a smaller version of a Gyuto, their blade length also makes them easy to handle for those less comfortable with longer knives. A versatile must-have for every kitchen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse for: \u003c\/strong\u003epeeling, trimming, garnishing, carving, chopping herbs, chopping garlic, slicing small pieces of dried meat, trimming meat, filleting small portions of fish, and similar tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*The length of the cutting edge is 138mm (heel to point), but with this knife the length is measured from the edge of the handle to the tip of the blade, amounting to 150mm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDeveloped by Takefu Special Steel, STRIX (short for \u003cstrong\u003eST\u003c\/strong\u003erong mat\u003cstrong\u003eRIX\u003c\/strong\u003e) is quickly making a name for itself as one of the most advanced steels currently available. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔︎ Fully stainless powder steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✔︎ Exceptional hardness of 65 HRC and impressive edge retention\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✔︎ Excellent corrosion resistance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✔︎ Surprisingly easy to sharpen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its hardened structure, STRIX offers the \"high-carbon steel feel\" while still retaining the benefits of stainless steel: high hardness, easy to sharpen even on stones of higher grit, and completely stainless, making it easy to maintain. In short, every chef’s dream. \u003cspan\u003eWhat sets STRIX apart from similar steels is how it achieves its hardness—through a reinforced steel matrix, an improved iron base that makes up 70–80% of the alloy. This modification results in an extremely hard but not overly abrasive structure, which makes sharpening easier and improves the overall cutting feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination allows for sharpness \u003cstrong\u003ecomparable to Aogami Super\u003c\/strong\u003e, but with stainless properties and significantly easier sharpening than most other powder steels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur takeaway:\u003c\/strong\u003e a predominantly martensitic structure, reinforced with smaller carbides, allows for long-lasting sharpness without compromising on sharpening ease. This makes it ideal for anyone seeking top-tier performance without the usual upkeep.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade’s core was laminated using the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\" title=\"Lamination\"\u003esan-mai method\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to improve its structural integrity and subsequent ability to withstand impacts and prevent chipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e so it is suitable for both left- and right-handed users. Based on the ratio between the surfaces (the location of the angle change), this knife's profile is classified as a flat V-edge type, which makes it less brittle and easier to resharpen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade features a \u003cstrong\u003eunique fusion of tsuchime hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eindentations\u003c\/strong\u003e and a wavy Damascus pattern. Beyond its striking appearance, the hammered texture creates air pockets that reduce friction and prevent food from sticking, while the Damascus layers flow seamlessly into a polished, razor-sharp edge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe traditional Japanese wa-handle is crafted from rich rosewood and accented with a polished buffalo horn ferrule. Durable, balanced, and elegant, it suits both left- and right-handed users while showcasing timeless Japanese aesthetics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nigara Hamono\" href=\"\/collections\/nigara-hamono\"\u003eNigara Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e has a 350-year history, making swords since the Edo period. Head blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, who works alongside his father Toshi Yoshizawa, is an eighth generation blacksmith with a passion for art and music as well as knives, and his famous Nigara Anmon design is the result of his love of Andy Warhol’s artwork. Nigara is easily one of the most special knife makers in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51971893985626,"sku":"420107071752","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/NigaraPettySTRIXDamascusTsuchime150mm_420107071752_1.jpg?v=1756725051","url":"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/products\/nigara-petty-strix-damascus-tsuchime-wa-rosewood-150mm","provider":"SharpEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}