Muneishi Wa Petty Utility Knife 120mm

Traditional village-style knife with an upgraded handle.

Blade is stainless-clad #2 blue steel, wedge grind.

Wa handle is oval-shaped cherry with black pakka ferrule

The Muneishi factory is in Tosa, Japan. They have made knives for over 60 years

Solid performer for the price!

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.

The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones