Petty Knife

Dimensions: - Blade: 7.5”

**ZDP-189 steel is made by only a few master blacksmiths worldwide and is renowned for its uncommon hardness and extreme corrosion resistance** - ZDP-189 can be sharpened to a razor’s edge thanks to the thorough hand-forging process, and with a high hardness rating of 65 - 67 HRC it resists dulling - Extremely corrosion resistant steel that’s immune to rust under any normal circumstances - Only made by a select few masters of a specialized and traditional process **Alloy Elements Composition** - ~3% carbon for strength - ~20% chromium to prevent corrosion - 1.5% tungsten to increase abrasion resistance - 1.3% molybdenum to preserve strength and power under variable temperatures - 0.10% vanadium to increase strength - Handwash in warm water and towel dry after every use - Use a sharpening stone to sharpen - Avoid using a honing steel — ZDP-189 is harder than honing steel, so it will actually sharpen the honing rod itself) - Do not cut frozen foods, meat bones, cheese, or crusty breads - Do not put in the dishwasher under any circumstances

- Versatile and robust enough to handle most common kitchen tasks with ease - Hand-forged by a master Japanese blacksmith from ZDP-189 steel known for its edge retention and corrosion resistance - Kuro-uchi finishing process leaves the top side of the blade with a dark patina that shows the visible impressions of the hand-forging process (i.e. it looks *badass*) - Walnut handle with octagonal shape ideal for both right-handed and left-handed use - Suitable for everyday use in a home kitchen or large volume cutting work in a professional setting - Designed by SharpEdge, made by blacksmith Yoshida Hamono - Made in Japan

**Hand-forged in Japan with the world’s rarest steel, the Petty rounds out your knife collection to handle all your tricky kitchen tasks** Made by hand by one of the few masters of the process to make ZDP-189 steel, the Petty Knife is versatile and robust enough to handle any of the most common jobs in the kitchen. When you need a knife that’s reliable for smaller, more delicate tasks that require a closer eye to attention, the Petty is sure to tackle those tricky situations with ease.