{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hinotori-v-toku2-rainbow-damascus-petty-150mm-amboyna-burl-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku2 Rainbow Damascus Petty 150mm Amboyna Burl Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku2 Rainbow Damascus Petty 150mm with Amboyna Burl handle is a compact, high-impact utility knife built for detail work, in-hand prep, and precise slicing. This line stands out for its vivid etched rainbow Damascus cladding, where layers of copper, brass, and steel create a dramatic peacock-like shimmer across the blade. Beneath that showpiece finish is a V-Toku2 carbon steel core, a Takefu steel known for fine edge formation, strong edge retention, and a crisp, aggressive bite on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn use, this petty feels nimble, thin, and exact. The 150mm blade length gives you more reach than a paring knife while keeping the control home cooks and professionals want for trimming proteins, slicing fruit, prepping herbs, mincing shallots, and handling smaller station tasks. The Amboyna Burl wa handle adds a premium custom touch, bringing warmth, figure, and visual contrast that complements the rainbow Damascus beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a small Japanese knife that performs like a serious cutter but also looks unmistakably special, this Hinotori petty fits that role extremely well. It is especially appealing for cooks who want carbon steel edge feel without fully reactive iron cladding, since the etched stainless Damascus exterior helps reduce day-to-day maintenance compared with more reactive carbon constructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is a petty knife used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A petty is one of the most versatile small Japanese knives you can own. It excels at precision prep like trimming silver skin, slicing citrus, halving shallots, cutting sandwiches, mincing garlic, and doing controlled in-hand work where a full gyuto feels oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is this knife suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—especially for home cooks who want one premium small knife that feels sharper, more precise, and more refined than a standard utility knife. The profile is approachable, but the steel and edge performance are enthusiast-level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does V-Toku2 behave like Blue #2 carbon steel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very much so, but with its own personality. V-Toku2 is often compared to Blue #2 in feel, yet it offers excellent hardness and edge life with a very keen, precise edge. It is still a carbon steel core, so it should be wiped dry during use and never left wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How do I care for a high-end Japanese petty knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only, dry promptly, and store it safely so the edge is protected. For longer-term care, a light coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003etsubaki oil\u003c\/a\u003e is a smart choice if the knife will sit unused. Regular light edge maintenance on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eleather strop\u003c\/a\u003e can help keep performance crisp between sharpenings, and when the time comes for a full refresh, Tokushu’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eknife sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e is an excellent option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hatsukokoro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinotori \/ Kujaku V-Toku2 Rainbow Damascus\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 V-Toku2 carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless rainbow Damascus cladding with etched copper, brass, and steel layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 275mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e Specs not found\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 29mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 72g blade reference; custom handle may vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Amboyna Burl with buffalo horn wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 62–64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50100320895200,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/hatsukokoro-hinotori-v-toku2-rainbow-damascus-petty-150mm-1.jpg?v=1773580595","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-hinotori-v-toku2-rainbow-damascus-petty-150mm-amboyna-burl-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}