Gohumanosuke Yoshihiro SK-4 High-Carbon Petty

SK-4 high-carbon steel is often preferred by professional chefs the world over. It’s light, easy to sharpen and takes a very keen edge due to the fine grain structure of the steel. Gohumanosuke’s blade-smiths apply Sakai’s traditional quenching techniques together with careful sharpening to create a blade that has long lasting sharpness. SK-4 High-Carbon steel is tough and sharp. Carbon steel is the workhorse of the knife industry, in use for nearly a millennia it holds a super sharp edge and is easy to sharpen at home. A petty knife is a basic utility knife slightly larger than a pairing knife. Typically petty and utility knives are used on a cutting board as opposed to a paring knife which does better when operated in your hand. They are great for intricate, delicate and light work. The pakkawood handle is comfortable, durable, tough and heat resistant. 

• Material: SK-4 High-Carbon Steel
• Forging Construction: Mono Steel 
• Size:  12cm/5 inch & 15cm/6 inch
• Bolster Material: SK-4
• Rockwell Hardness Scale: HRC 61
• Knife Type: Petty
• Stainless: No
• Handle: Western, Pakkawood
• Wood Saya Cover: Available for purchase
• Edge Angle: Double Edge/Western
• Origin: Yamawaki Manufacturing, Sakai, Japan