Tokushu Knife Stainless Clad White #2 Tsuchime Petty 80mm

Overview

The Tokushu Knife Stainless Clad White #2 Tsuchime Petty 80mm is a compact Japanese petty knife designed for precise detail work, peeling, trimming, garnish prep, and small in-hand cutting tasks. Based on the comparable Tsunehisa White #2 Tsuchime 80mm petty, this knife offers a thin, lightweight blade with a sharp White #2 carbon steel core, stainless cladding, and a traditional hammered tsuchime finish.

At roughly 80mm, this petty is small enough to feel highly controlled in the hand while still offering the fine tip and clean edge needed for everyday precision work. It is a great companion knife for fruit, herbs, garlic, trimming, and any task where a full-size gyuto or santoku feels oversized.

White #2 Carbon Steel Core

White #2, also known as Shirogami #2, is a classic Japanese carbon steel known for taking an extremely keen edge and sharpening easily on stones. It is a favorite steel for cooks who value clean feedback, fine edge refinement, and traditional Japanese cutting performance. The exposed White #2 edge will develop a natural patina over time and should be wiped dry after use.

Stainless Cladding

The White #2 core is clad in stainless steel, giving this petty a practical balance of carbon steel performance and easier maintenance. The stainless cladding protects much of the blade face from corrosion, while the exposed carbon steel cutting edge delivers the crisp feel and sharpening response White #2 is known for.

Tsuchime Hammered Finish

The blade features a tsuchime hammered finish, giving it a textured handmade look and subtle visual contrast across the blade face. The hammered upper section, stainless cladding, and exposed White #2 core line make this small petty visually striking while keeping the design clean and traditional.

Cherry Wood Handle with White Wood Ferrule

This knife is fitted with a traditional Japanese wa handle made from cherry wood with a white wood ferrule. The handle keeps the knife light, nimble, and comfortable for controlled detail work. The warm cherry tone paired with the pale ferrule gives the knife a simple, classic look that suits the compact blade well.

Recommended Use

This 80mm petty is ideal for peeling fruit, trimming garlic, cutting herbs, small garnish work, opening peppers, removing stems, and other precise prep tasks. It is best used on wood, rubber, or soft synthetic cutting boards and should not be used on frozen food, bones, hard squash, or twisting cuts.

Care Instructions

• Hand wash only and dry immediately after use.
• Do not put in the dishwasher.
• Wipe the exposed White #2 carbon edge during longer prep sessions.
• A natural patina may form on the exposed core steel over time.
• Use on wood, rubber, or soft synthetic cutting boards only.

Specifications

Why We Like It

This is a small but genuinely useful petty. The 80mm size gives excellent control for detail work, while White #2 steel keeps the edge crisp, easy to sharpen, and highly responsive. The stainless cladding makes it more forgiving than a fully reactive blade, and the cherry wood handle with white wood ferrule gives it a clean traditional look.