Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Petty 130mm
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Overview
The Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Petty 130mm is a compact utility knife built for precision tasks on and off the board—think trimming silverskin, segmenting citrus, hulling strawberries, or quick veg prep. “Senko” means “flash,” and the blade’s star-like hammered tsuchime scatters light while helping food release. The Ei profile adds a slightly more pointed tip for extra accuracy without sacrificing control.
At its core is powdered metallurgy SG2 (R2) stainless, heat-treated to about 62–63 HRC for excellent edge retention and crisp bite. Stainless cladding keeps day-to-day care simple: wash, dry, and stow. A thin 50/50 grind, light weight, and octagonal wa handle make it an easy, agile daily driver for home cooks and pros alike.
Common Questions
Q: What’s the advantage of the “Ei” version?
A: The Ei geometry is a touch more pointed at the tip, giving finer control for detail cuts (scoring, trimming herbs, citrus supremes) while keeping a familiar petty feel for general prep.
Q: Is SG2 stainless hard to maintain?
A: Not at all. It’s stainless core and cladding—just hand-wash, dry well, and use a wood or quality plastic board. Avoid bones, pits, or frozen foods to protect the fine edge.
Q: How does a 130mm petty fit into a kit?
A: It bridges paring and chef’s knives: small enough for in-hand work, long enough for quick board tasks. Many cooks keep it on the line for speedy, precise jobs.
Specifications
- Core Steel: SG2 (R2) Powder Stainless
- Cladding Type: Stainless Steel
- Blade Length: 130mm
- Overall Length: 260mm (approx.)
- Spine Thickness (Heel): 2.1mm
- Spine Thickness (Mid): 1.9mm
- Weight: 67g
- Handle Material: Rosewood Octagonal (Wa) with Blonde Pakkawood Ferrule
- Hardness (HRC): 62–63
- Grind: Double-bevel, 50/50
- Finish: Senko hammered tsuchime, polished
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
