Sakai Takayuki Aonikou Blue-2 Carbon Steel Utility/Petty Knife, 150mm (5.9") Kitchen Tools Forged in Solingen

Forged in Solingen

Please note that the handles are made of natural wood

They are the next generation of the superb Chosera stones

use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a LONG time before you need to think about doing any serious true re-sharpening or real grinding and refinishing of the edge

with a 33-layer hammered stainless steel surface and a cool traditional Japanese-style wooden handle

Sakai Takayuki Aonikou Blue-2 Carbon Steel Utility/Petty Knife, 150mm (5.9") Kitchen Tools Forged in SolingenA perfect companion to a chef's knife or santoku. A petty knife is what the Japanese call our "utility" or "paring" knives. If you already own a small utility knife or just don't find that you use them much, and if you want something that can be more versatile and used like a small slicer or "sandwich knife", then this is the perfect length (it's long enough to be used like a small chef's knife or slicer really). It's a superb example of a knife made