Ryusen Blazen Petty Gyuto 150mm
Ryusen Blazen Petty Gyuto 150mm
This is a food prep knife designed for users who value maximum edge retention and who can exercise great care to prevent the edge from chipping. While this blade is stainless steel, we recommend drying it promptly after use due to the effects of corrosion on the high-carbon content.
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.
Super-luxury blade steel "Super Gold II" that covers the four major conditions of high hardness, high toughness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance that is forged with the main forging technology of Echizen Uchihamono, and the sharpness pursued to the utmost, achieves high endure and durability. It is a professional series that emphasizes the ability and finish of the craftsmen with all their might.
The handle is western-style triple-riveted parka wood scales
~62HRC
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 corrode if not kept dry.