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Takeshi Saji VG10 Tsuchime Petty - Fairy Floss

£219.00 GBP

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Petty

Blade Material

VG10 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Clad

Handle Material

Western "Fairy Floss" Acrylic

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

137mm

Overall Length

250mm

Spine Thickness

1.7mm/1.7mm

Blade Height

30mm

Weight

120g

HRC

61

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Petty knife, a quintessential tool in Japanese cuisine, is a smaller utility knife used for precise, delicate tasks. Often considered a smaller sibling to the chef's knife, it excels in hand-held tasks like peeling, trimming, and intricate cutting. Its versatility makes it an essential for detailed culinary work.

Steel Type

VG10 steel, a high-end Japanese stainless steel, is renowned for its superior edge retention and sharpness. Enriched with carbon and chromium, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. The addition of cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium enhances its hardness and durability, making VG10 steel ideal for crafting top-quality, long-lasting kitchen knives.

Care Information

This knife is made with a stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture. 

Introducing

Takeshi Saji

From his forge in the heart of Takefu Knife Village, Takeshi Saji continues to produce some of the most visually striking and technically masterful knives in Japan. Now in his seventies, Saji-san remains one of the most dynamic and prolific blacksmiths working today — blending traditional forging techniques with bold, contemporary design.

He works across a wide spectrum of steels, from classic Japanese carbon steels to advanced stainless alloys like R2 and VG10. His signature Damascus finishes — including Rainbow, Diamond, and Black Nickel — are unmistakable, and are often paired with an eclectic range of handle styles that reflect both innovation and deep respect for materials.

Takeshi Saji’s knives are true functional artworks — forged with character, built for performance, and deeply rooted in decades of skill and passion.

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