Tsunehisa Petty AUS-10 Nami 150mm (5.9") is a small multi-purpose Japanese kitchen knife, suited for all smaller cutting tasks either in hand or on the cutting board. Made from AUS-10 stainless steel (62 HRC) that has great edge retention. The migaki damascus blade is fitted with an oak octagonal handle.
Tsunehisa Petty AUS-10 Nami 150mm (5.9") is a small multi-purpose Japanese kitchen knife, suited for all smaller cutting tasks either in hand or on the cutting board. Made from AUS-10 stainless steel (62 HRC) that has great edge retention. The migaki damascus blade is fitted with an oak octagonal handle.
Knife choil. Tsunehisa Petty AUS-10 Nami 150mm (5.9") is a small multi-purpose Japanese kitchen knife, suited for all smaller cutting tasks either in hand or on the cutting board. Made from AUS-10 stainless steel (62 HRC) that has great edge retention. The migaki damascus blade is fitted with an oak octagonal handle.
Tsunehisa Petty AUS-10 Nami 150mm (5.9") is a small multi-purpose Japanese kitchen knife, suited for all smaller cutting tasks either in hand or on the cutting board. Made from AUS-10 stainless steel (62 HRC) that has great edge retention. The migaki damascus blade is fitted with an oak octagonal handle.
Tsunehisa Petty AUS-10 Nami 150mm (5.9") is a small multi-purpose Japanese kitchen knife, suited for all smaller cutting tasks either in hand or on the cutting board. Made from AUS-10 stainless steel (62 HRC) that has great edge retention. The migaki damascus blade is fitted with an oak octagonal handle.
Knife choil. Tsunehisa Petty AUS-10 Nami 150mm (5.9") is a small multi-purpose Japanese kitchen knife, suited for all smaller cutting tasks either in hand or on the cutting board. Made from AUS-10 stainless steel (62 HRC) that has great edge retention. The migaki damascus blade is fitted with an oak octagonal handle.

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Tsunehisa Petty AUS-10 Nami 150mm (5.9")

180,00€

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Tsunehisa Petty AUS-10 Nami 150mm (5.9") is a small multi-purpose Japanese kitchen knife, suited for all smaller cutting tasks either in hand or on the cutting board. It also works great as a preparation knife that is then followed by a larger knife such as a gyuto. AUS-10 steel is no-fuss stainless steel with fine sharpness and great edge retention, so knife maintenance is easy.

A very distinct 33-layered Damascus pattern enriches the visuals of the blade – this pattern is unique to every knife and cannot be replicated. The damascus pattern is round and curvy in some parts, hence the name Nami (波), which translates to ‘wave’. Like your fingerprint, not one blade is alike. The entire blade is polished to a reflective mirror polish. In between the damascus waves, you can see yourself!

BLADE SHAPE:
Petty knives are designed for smaller tasks on and off the cutting board. It's an indispensable knife in any kitchen and can be used for peeling, mincing, paring, and decorating food. Petty or utility knives are basically a smaller version of gyuto knives or chef's knives. Due to the length of the blade, it can also be used as a stand-alone knife if you are uncomfortable with longer blades. A must-have knife in every kitchen!
Use for: peeling, trimming, garnishing, carving, chopping herbs, chopping garlic, slicing small pieces of dried meat, trimming meat, filleting small portions of fish, and similar tasks.
You can find out everything you need to know about petty knives in our article.

STEEL:
The heart of this knife is made of Aichi's AUS-10 stainless steel, which was hardened to around 62 HRC. Due to its high Chromium (Cr) content, AUS-10 steel will resist corrosion very well. 
Its composition is as follows: carbon (C) 1.10% chromium (Cr) 14.50% molybdenum (Mo) 0.31% vanadium (V) 0.27% nickel (Ni) 0.49% manganese (Mn) 0.50% and silicon (Si) 1.00%

LAMINATION:
The core layer consisting of AUS-10 steel is sandwiched between two layers of softer steel. This technique is called san-mai and is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.

GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade with a flat v-edge grind. The blade has a distal taper, narrowing from 1.9 mm at the handle to 1.1 mm towards the tip.

BLADE FINISH:
A mirror-polish ‘swirl damascus’ finish adorns the blade.

HANDLE:
An octagonal Japanese (Wa) style handle from a single piece of oak wood (without a ferrule) was fitted on the blade. This results in a natural, rustic look. The handle is comfortable and durable and is suitable for both right- and left-handed users. Oak wood is a popular choice for Japanese wa handles due to its high hardness (suitable for heavy-duty applications) and excellent durability.

ABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:
Tsunehisa knives are a brand that combines a variety of high-quality knives from various knife centers of Japan such as Tosa, Seki, and Sakai. Their philosophy is that each region has its own steel and different manufacturing processes. For example, Tosa is best known for its Ginsanko and Aus-8 steels, Seki is famous for making excellent blades from the V-Gold group of steels, and Sakai for its single-beveled Honyaki knives.

Blade shape: Petty

Steel type: AUS-10

Blade construction: San-mai / damascus

Hardness (HRC scale): 62

Overall length: 280mm (11")

Blade length: 150mm (5.9")

Blade height: 27mm (1.1")

Spine thickness: 1.9mm (0.07") > 1.1mm (0.04")

Weight: 70g (2.5 oz)

Handle length: 120mm (4.7")

Handle type / wood: Japanese / Oak

Kanji on the blade: "Tsunehisa [eternal or permanent]" 恒久

Blacksmith: Tsunehisa

Location of the smithy: TOSA / Kōchi Prefecture / 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.

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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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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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