"MOTOKANE" Petty (Utility Knife) Aogami Super Steel, White Oak Handle, 135mm

■Size: Overall length approx. 270mm,
Blade section: Blade length approx. 135mm, Blade width approx. 32mm (at the base), Blade thickness approx. 3mm,
Handle section: Length approx. 120mm, Width approx. 23mm (maximum), Thickness approx. 17.5mm

■Weight: Approx. 87g

■Material:
Blade - Cutting edge: Aogami Super Steel, Base
metal: Soft iron, Handle: Burnt white oak

■Blade shape: Double-edged

■Blade finish: Black finish

■Handle shape: Octagonal

■Manufactured in Japan

Features:
This petty knife is crafted by one of Tosa’s top blacksmiths using traditional hand‑forging techniques. The blade is made from Hitachi Yasugi’s premium Aogami Super steel, hammered from a thick billet to create a dense, refined structure. Precise heat treatment maximizes the steel’s performance.
The octagonal handle is made from white oak that has been air‑dried for 1–2 years. The surface is lightly scorched to reveal the wood’s natural patterns, creating a beautiful contrast of grain and darkened tones. A lacquer finish adds durability and resistance to moisture and chemicals.
Its compact size and agility make it perfect for peeling small vegetables, cutting fruit, and performing decorative cuts.
Sharpness:
A protective varnish is applied to prevent rust, so the knife may feel less sharp straight out of the box. The varnish will wear off with use, but sharpening the blade will reveal its true cutting performance.
The knife comes with a general‑purpose edge suitable for most users, and it is intentionally finished to make it easy to apply your preferred edge profile.
Important notes:
Each knife is fully handmade, so small scratches or areas where the black oxide coating has flaked may appear. These are normal characteristics of the forging process and are not considered defects.
Because it is free‑forged, slight variations in size and minor warping may occur.
Do not use a dishwasher or dryer.
This is a carbon‑steel knife and will rust if not cared for. The black‑forged finish helps hide discoloration, but please wipe off moisture frequently.
Aogami Super is extremely hard and more challenging to sharpen than standard kitchen knives.

If you would like to sharpen a MOTOKANE of Aogami Super steel knife, we recommend using the HSS series sharpening stones on the page below.
Recommended stones are listed here >>

Item no. 1119570

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