{"product_id":"tsunehisa-ginsan-3-nashiji-petty-135mm-red-pakkawood-scales","title":"Tsunehisa Ginsan #3 Nashiji Petty 135mm Red Pakkawood Scales","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tsunehisa Ginsan #3 Nashiji Petty 135mm with Red Pakkawood Scales is a compact Japanese utility knife built for small prep work, trimming, peeling, garnish work, herbs, fruit, and detailed board tasks. At 135mm, it sits in the sweet spot between a paring knife and a small utility knife, giving you more reach than a short parer while still feeling nimble and easy to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade uses Ginsan #3, also known as Silver 3 stainless steel, a favorite among cooks who want the sharpening feel and fine edge potential of carbon steel with easier day-to-day maintenance. The stainless cladding and nashiji pear-skin finish give the knife a practical, lightly textured appearance while helping reduce food drag during smaller slicing tasks. The red and black pakkawood Western-style handle adds durability, comfort, and a clean, classic look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a strong choice for cooks who want a low-maintenance Japanese petty knife that still feels refined on the stones and precise in hand. It is especially useful as a companion knife next to a gyuto, santoku, or bunka when you need something smaller for detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is the Tsunehisa Ginsan #3 Nashiji Petty 135mm good for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This petty is a great fit for home cooks because Ginsan #3 is stainless, easy to care for, and sharpens very well. It gives you excellent Japanese knife performance without the same level of maintenance required by fully carbon steel knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is a 135mm petty knife best used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 135mm petty knife is ideal for trimming proteins, cutting fruit, peeling, slicing garlic and shallots, working with herbs, and handling small prep jobs where a full-size chef knife feels too large. It can be used in hand or on a cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How should I care for this Ginsan petty knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash by hand, dry immediately, and avoid glass, stone, or metal cutting surfaces. Use a knife-friendly board such as a Hasegawa Pro Cutting Board, and maintain the edge with proper sharpening or stropping. For extra protection during storage, keep the blade dry and use a saya, blade guard, or knife roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsunehisa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginsan #3 \/ Silver 3 Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Clad San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nashiji \/ Kasumi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 244mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness at Mid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and Black Pakkawood Western Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Bevel, 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 61–62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tosa, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shibata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51731161546976,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/tsunehisa-ginsan-3-nashiji-petty-135mm-red-pakkawood-scales-2_189ef730-f35a-4546-9bef-3c40d27b5662.jpg?v=1780737930","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/tsunehisa-ginsan-3-nashiji-petty-135mm-red-pakkawood-scales","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}