{"product_id":"nigara-vg-xeos-tsuchime-petty-150mm","title":"Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Petty 150mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slim 150mm Japanese utility knife for trimming boneless meat, slicing fruit and preparing smaller vegetables. Its compact profile complements a gyuto or santoku when a larger blade feels cumbersome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Nigara Hamono in Hirosaki, Japan, this knife pairs a VG-XEOS stainless-steel core with stainless Damascus cladding and a hammered tsuchime finish. The layered steel and textured blade give each knife an individual appearance. Stainless construction makes daily care straightforward: wash by hand and dry after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Fiber Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a Tokushu Shattered Carbon wa handle fitted by our team after you order. The handle uses carbon fiber set in epoxy, with an octagonal profile. Installation is included in the selected knife price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Only (No Handle):\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the blade and exposed tang only. A handle is not included or installed. Choose this option for a custom build; handle fit must be checked against the tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this knife suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, once fitted with a handle. It is useful for small preparation tasks alongside a larger chef's knife. Use a controlled cutting motion and avoid bones, frozen food and twisting the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the carbon-fiber option arrive assembled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Tokushu Knife fits the included handle after your order and ships the completed knife. The blade-only option ships without a handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I care for VG-XEOS steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand wash with mild soap, rinse and dry promptly. Do not soak or put the knife in a dishwasher. Use a wood or knife-friendly synthetic board, such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e. Maintain the edge with whetstones when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nigara Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petty \/ utility knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG-XEOS stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsuchime \/ hammered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 150 mm (heel to tip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 61–62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Tokushu Shattered Carbon wa handle, or blade only without a handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Carbon Fiber Handle","offer_id":68132332437728,"sku":"TK-68132332437728","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blade Only (No Handle)","offer_id":68132332470496,"sku":"TK-68132332470496","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/nigara-vg-xeos-petty-front-blade-only.jpg?v=1792869004","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/nigara-vg-xeos-tsuchime-petty-150mm","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}