{"product_id":"motokane-petty-utility-knife-aogami-super-steel-white-oak-handle-135mm","title":"\"MOTOKANE\" Petty (Utility Knife) Aogami Super Steel, White Oak Handle, 135mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\"MOTOKANE\" Petty (Utility Knife) Aogami Super Steel, White Oak Handle, 135mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e**This item comes with free shipping (shipping costs are covered by our company). \u003cem\u003ePlease note that in the case of a return, the round‑trip shipping cost will be the customer’s responsibility.\u003c\/em\u003e **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DtD6zDP1zKU\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Size: Total length approx. 270mm,\u003cbr\u003eBlade section: Blade length approx. 135mm, Blade width approx. 32mm (at the base), Blade thickness approx. 3mm,\u003cbr\u003eHandle section: Length approx. 120mm, Width approx. 23mm (maximum), Thickness approx. 17.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Weight: Approx. 87g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Material:\u003cbr\u003eBlade - Cutting edge: Aogami Super Steel, \u003cbr\u003eBase metal: Soft iron, \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Burnt white oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Blade shape: Double-edged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Blade finish: Black finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Handle shape: Octagonal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Manufactured in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Features:\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003eIts compact size and agility make it perfect for peeling small vegetables, cutting fruit, and performing decorative cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Sharpness:\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Notes:\u003cbr\u003eEach 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.\u003cbr\u003eBecause it is free‑forged, slight variations in size and minor warping may occur.\u003cbr\u003eDo not use a dishwasher or dryer.\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003eAogami Super is extremely hard and more challenging to sharpen than standard kitchen knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to sharpen a MOTOKANE of Aogami Super steel knife, we recommend using the HSS series sharpening stones on the page below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/collections\/kyo-higashiyama\"\u003eRecommended stones are listed here \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem no. 1119570\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is kurouchi knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/motokane_1_600x600.jpg?v=1678692400\" alt=\"motokane kurouchi\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurouchi knives retain the scaly residue left from the forging process, meaning that the residue works as coating on the carbon steel to prevent from rust. The finish of Kurouch reduces reactivity on carbon steel knives, and give the knife a very characterful, rustic aesthetic prized by many knife enthusiasts. Kurouchi finishes varying widely in appearance, uniformity, and durability. Rarely do pictures do these finishes justice as they have a very complex look and feel to them. Of course, you need to sharpen the edge every time after using it even if the Kurouchi coating works for the sides of blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTOSA traditional skill “Free Forging”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/tosanata_h_2_600x600.jpg?v=1678692559\" alt=\"TOSA cutlery\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOSA cutlery started from 1621, over 400 years ago. Forge to finished need many steps, all steps just made from one blacksmith.  Easy to control every part and keep it free style to forging, because that’s made by same craftsman. So, that’s why call this skill to “Free Forging”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/motokane_h_1_600x600.jpg?v=1678692506\" alt=\"Free Forging\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the sound of a violent blow sparks, the way thick steel is transformed into a kitchen knife in the blink of an eye is truly craftsmanship. By hitting it many times with a hammer and stretching it, impurities come out; by making the structure “dense”, it becomes a knife with high hardness and stickiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/motokane_h_3_600x600.jpg?v=1678692628\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see the marks of the hammer that was struck up with a hammer, it has the characteristic of being handmade by craftsmen and resistant to rust compared to polished finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/brand_motokane_6d5f9948-664a-416b-b8d1-4bb93bb854ea.jpg?v=1773202015\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKUROUCHI forging with different color for every cutlery. TOSA “MOTOKANE” with additional process of kurouchi knives. On every knife have different color. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt could have some small scratches, flaws or bent, but they are the proof of handmade! The product seems rougher than machine made ones, but the quality is great, which you cannot feel with machine made one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife isn’t using press process and solvent to make the pattern of knife,  The final pattern and color of knife just depend on oxide film by random. So, the one and only knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA double-edged sword that can be used in a wide range of genres\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/motokane_h_6_600x600.jpg?v=1678692780\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the defining characteristics of Tosa handmade knives, which trace their origins back to traditional sword smithing, is their double‑edged design. This makes them more durable and easier to handle than single‑edged knives, ensuring that anyone can use them with confidence. \u003cbr\u003eThese versatile knives Japanese for meat fish are ideal not only for preparing meat and fish but also for a wide range of cuisine, from delicate Japanese dishes to hearty Western cooking. With their balance of strength and usability, Tosa knives stand out as premium knives Japanese for meat fish that combine craftsmanship, tradition, and modern practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBecause free forging, can be easy to innovation.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/motokane_h_7_600x600.jpg?v=1678692837\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is consistently performed by a single craftsman, without being bound by the framework of the process, so can continue to improve and evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife isn’t mass production. We are focus on the knife quality than productivity. You can feel the soul of craftsman. We recommend you use that for gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/motokane_santoku_yakiurushi.jpg?v=1748846255\" alt=\"gift\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eImport duties; taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. 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