{"product_id":"tsaji-blue2-rainbow-petty130-wcw","title":"Takeshi Saji Blue #2 Rainbow Damascus Petty 130mm — White Cow-Horn Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Takeshi Saji in Echizen, Japan, this Blue #2 Rainbow Damascus Petty 130mm brings his distinctive copper-and-brass patterning to a compact utility knife. The short blade is suited to trimming boneless meat, preparing small vegetables and slicing fruit when a full-size chef's knife feels cumbersome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 carbon steel forms the cutting core, surrounded by layered rainbow Damascus cladding. Copper and brass bring warm tones to the blade, while the fitted white cow-horn western handle, rivets and polished metal bolster give it a substantial, traditional feel. Natural handle markings and Damascus patterns vary from knife to knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a 130mm petty knife best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse it for controlled cuts on shallots, garlic, fruit and other small ingredients, or for trimming boneless proteins. It complements a larger gyuto for everyday preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Blue #2 steel stainless?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The exposed carbon-steel edge can develop a patina and will rust if left wet. Wipe the blade during use, hand wash after cooking and dry it immediately. Never soak it or put it in a dishwasher. For longer storage, apply a thin coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003etsubaki knife oil\u003c\/a\u003e to the clean, dry blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this knife come with a handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The white cow-horn western handle is fitted. This is a complete knife, not a blade-only listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I protect the edge and finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCut on a knife-friendly board and avoid bones, frozen food and twisting the edge through a cut. Sharpen with whetstones when needed. Avoid abrasive scrubbing on the decorative blade faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takeshi Saji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echizen, Fukui, 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 Aogami #2 \/ Blue #2 carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainbow Damascus with stainless steel, copper and brass layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130mm nominal\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 Fitted white cow-horn western (yo) handle with rivets and metal bolster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash and dry immediately; carbon-steel edge is reactive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68306268881120,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/takeshi-saji-blue2-rainbow-petty130-white-cow-horn-01-hero.jpg?v=1793458866","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/tsaji-blue2-rainbow-petty130-wcw","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}