{"product_id":"akifusa-petty-utility-knife-120mm-super-blue-steel-suminagashi","title":"Akifusa Petty (Utility Knife) 120mm, Super Blue Steel, Suminagashi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAkifusa Petty 120mm – Aogami Super Suminagashi Kuro Tsuchime\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully handmade by \u003cstrong\u003eNao Yamamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, this compact Akifusa petty combines serious cutting performance with one of the most distinctive finishes in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade uses an \u003cstrong\u003eAogami Super carbon steel core with carbon steel Suminagashi cladding\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is no stainless steel in this blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep kuro blacksmith finish and hammered tsuchime texture give every knife its own handmade character. No two are exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Points\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully handmade by Nao Yamamoto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAogami Super carbon steel core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully reactive carbon steel cladding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent sharpness and edge retention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuminagashi layered pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep kuro blacksmith finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHammered tsuchime texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact 120mm petty profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosewood D-shaped handle (Right-handed handle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAogami Super is one of Japan’s most highly regarded carbon steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes an extremely fine edge, holds it exceptionally well, and remains relatively easy to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause both the core and cladding are carbon steel, the entire blade is reactive. It will develop a patina and can rust if left wet or dirty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade-off is genuine carbon steel cutting feel, easy sharpening, and excellent edge performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooks comfortable with carbon steel care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionals wanting a precise utility knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome cooks stepping into handmade Japanese knives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors who appreciate handmade character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone prioritising sharpness and cutting performance over low maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely sharp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent edge retention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to sharpen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully handmade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight and precise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive Suminagashi, kuro, and tsuchime finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong performance for the price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntire blade is reactive carbon steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan rust if left wet or dirty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill develop a patina across the blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard steel can chip if misused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight-handed D-shaped handle (sorry left handers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbrasive cleaners can damage the kuro finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeigh’s 2 Cents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a REAL full-carbon Japanese knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the sharpness, edge retention, and sharpening feel people chase in carbon steel, but you also need to look after it properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNao’s deep kuro finish is one of the darkest I’ve seen, and the layered Suminagashi cladding gives every blade real character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detail work, trimming, and smaller prep jobs, this is a seriously impressive little knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnife Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is fully reactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry immediately after use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever leave it wet or sitting in food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the blade to develop a natural patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply knife oil before long periods of storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid bones, frozen food, and twisting cuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever use steel wool or abrasive cleaners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not scrub away the kuro finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Akifusa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith: Nao Yamamoto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife type: Petty \/ Utility Knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel: Aogami Super carbon steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCladding: Carbon steel Suminagashi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Deep kuro \/ tsuchime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: 126mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2569\" data-start=\"2543\" data-section-id=\"10qgtbg\"\u003eBlade thickness: 3.0mm@ handle, 1.1mm@ tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2595\" data-start=\"2570\" data-section-id=\"nn7won\"\u003eOverall length: 258mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2618\" data-start=\"2596\" data-section-id=\"1eoon43\"\u003eBlade height: 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2635\" data-start=\"2619\" data-section-id=\"tibnwo\"\u003eWeight: 81g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Approximately 63 HRC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBevel: Double\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle: D-shaped rosewood - Right-handed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akifusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48289834238193,"sku":"AFPE120SB-S","price":259.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3975\/2689\/files\/AkifusaPetty120mm_SuperBlueSteel_Suminagashi.01.webp?v=1781058033","url":"https:\/\/www.thebladerunner.com.au\/products\/akifusa-petty-utility-knife-120mm-super-blue-steel-suminagashi","provider":"The Blade Runner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}