Petty knife, Ginsan stainless steel, Nashiji finish, Ginrei range - Hatsukokoro

Some more premium Sanjo knives with a classic look and excellent blade detailing. 

SHAPE: Petty. One of the smallest knives in a chef’s arsenal and good for well small things.

STEEL: Ginsanko or Silver 3 as it is commonly known is a fantastic high carbon stainless steel that performs incredibly well, a huge plus point is that it is pretty easy to sharpen. It only has 13% Chromium in it which is what makes stainless, well stainless. This is the minimum amount a knife can have in it to be classed as stainless. So if you leave acid items on the knife don't be surprised to come back and find tarnish marks. This is the price for ease of sharpening.

FINISH: Nashiji or pear skin finish. This matt and mottled finish helps with food release and looks very rustic.

HANDLE: Octagonal Bubinga monowood handle

BLADE LENGTH: 135mm blade length.

MAKER: Hatsukokoro

RANGE: Ginrei

SAUNDERS SAYS: "Thin and fit, and some of the best fit and finish around."