{"product_id":"shigekatsu-petty-knife-utility-knife-aogami-no-2-steel-damascus-135mm","title":"\"SHIGEKATSU\" Petty Knife (Utility Knife) Aogami no.2 Steel Damascus, 135mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\"SHIGEKATSU\" Petty Knife (Utility Knife)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAogami no.2 Steel Damascus, 135mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" dir=\"auto\"\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\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Size: Total length approx. 265mm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlade section: Blade length approx. 135mm, Blade width approx. 28mm (at the base), Blade thickness approx. 4.0mm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHandle section: Length approx. 120mm, Width approx. 23mm (maximum), Thickness approx. 18mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Weight: Approx. 87g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlade - Cutting edge: Aogami no.2 Steel, Base metal: Multilayered steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e, Handle: Burnt white oak (lacquered)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Blade shape: Double-edged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Handle shape: Octagonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Blade finish: Blackened finish, Damascus finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Handle finish: Lacquer finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Manufactured in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis petty knife combines a black-finished blade, characteristic of Tosa-made blades, with a distinctive handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe blade is made from a composite material of Aogami no.2 steel, which is hammered and stretched to create a dense structure, and then heat-treated at the optimal temperature to achieve both sharpness and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe laminated material heated in the furnace is carefully forged, resulting in a blade with a fine structure that provides excellent sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach knife is handcrafted and hand-forged, and the three-dimensional laminated pattern that appears on the blade is beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe octagonal handle is made from white oak that has been sawn from logs and naturally dried for 1-2 years, then the surface is charred, resulting in a distinctive pattern of white oak and a gradation of charred black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe handle is finished with lacquer, giving it durability and chemical resistance. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ecompact size makes it suitable for peeling small vegetables, cutting fruit, and decorative cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Regarding sharpness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis knife is made of steel, so a varnish for blades has been applied to prevent rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTherefore, if you use it straight out of the box, the sharpness will be less than its original level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe varnish will wear off with use, but you can experience the original sharpness by sharpening it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003e■Caution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003eAs this is a hand-forged product, there may be scratches or peeling of the oxide film on the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003eAs it is a free-forged product, there will be differences in size from product to product, and there may be slight distortions or bends in the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003eDo not use in a dishwasher or dryer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003eAs it is a steel knife, it will rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003eThe black finish makes rust less noticeable, but please wipe off moisture frequently before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem no. 4573200718083\u003c\/strong\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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