150mm Ryusen Blazen Petty/Gyuto Yo Handle

This is a wide petty utility or small Gyuto knife.

Ryusen is arguably making the finest knives from the Echizen region of Japan. The fit and finish is unmatched.

Location: Echizen, Japan

Line: Blazen

Construction: Hand-forged san mai 

Edge Steel: SG2 Powdered Stainless Steel

Cladding: Stainless Steel

Finish: Migaki

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: Black pakkawood scales

Weight: ~96g

Blade Length: 150mm

Overall Length: ~260mm

Thickness at Heel: ~2mm

Blade Height: ~34mm

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

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