The KC-155 Petty Knife belongs to the YS-900 Series. The petty knife is a Japanese-style paring/utility knife. It is the perfect tool in the hand for peeling and preparing fruits and vegetables, as well as beautifying dishes with elegant cuts and garnishes. It can also be used as a petite chef knife, which is ideal for smaller hands.



About the YS-900 Series:

Knives of the YS-900 Series have Hon-Warikomi clad-blades, which have an extremely sharp Swedish sandvik 19C27 stainless steel cutting core that contains a high percentage of carbon. After heat treatment the steel is possesses a very high hardness, HRS 60-61 level and good wear resistance. Sub-zero treatment further improves their wear resistance. These have excellent edge retention HRC 60-61. The handles are a beautiful ly-finished black wood with excellent grip and stand the test of constant use. These have half-tang construction with a stainless steel bolster. Proudly made in Seki, Japan.