{"product_id":"yu-kurosaki-kokusen-as-petty-120mm-with-rosewood-octogon-wa-handle","title":"Yu Kurosaki Kokusen AS Petty 120mm with Rosewood Octogon Wa Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yu Kurosaki Kokusen AS Petty 120mm with Rosewood Octagon Wa Handle is a compact, high-performance Japanese utility knife built for cooks who want precision, control, and a striking hand-forged finish. Made with Aogami Super carbon steel, this petty is designed to take an extremely sharp edge and hold it well through detailed prep work like trimming proteins, peeling fruit, slicing garlic, cutting herbs, and working around smaller ingredients where a full-size gyuto feels oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kokusen line features Yu Kurosaki’s dramatic hammered kurouchi-style finish, giving the blade a bold visual texture while helping reduce sticking during quick prep. The rosewood octagon wa handle keeps the knife light, nimble, and comfortable in hand, making it a strong choice for both professional cooks and serious home users who want a small Japanese knife with real cutting power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this knife uses Aogami Super carbon steel, it rewards proper care. Wipe it dry during use, avoid leaving it wet on the board, and never put it in the dishwasher. Over time, the exposed carbon steel edge will develop a natural patina, which many Japanese knife users appreciate as part of the character of the blade. 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 can help protect the blade when stored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is a 120mm petty knife best used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 120mm petty knife is ideal for small, controlled cutting tasks such as peeling, trimming, slicing fruit, mincing garlic, deveining shrimp, and working in tight spaces on the cutting board. It is a great companion knife to a gyuto, santoku, or bunka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is the Yu Kurosaki Kokusen AS Petty suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This knife is excellent for home cooks who want a compact Japanese knife with premium edge performance. It is especially useful if you often prepare fruit, vegetables, garnishes, herbs, or smaller proteins. The main thing to remember is that Aogami Super is carbon steel, so it needs to be wiped dry and cared for properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How should I maintain this Aogami Super petty knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only, dry immediately, and avoid cutting frozen foods, bones, or hard squash. For edge maintenance, regular stropping on a quality leather strop such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu Knife Premium XL Buffalo Strop\u003c\/a\u003e can help keep the edge performing between sharpenings. For best results, use a knife-friendly board such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa Pro Cutting Board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\/Blacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yu Kurosaki\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 Super \/ Blue Super carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon steel cladding with hammered kurouchi-style Kokusen finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e120mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal rosewood wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon steel edge; hand wash and dry immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokushu Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51789937344736,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/yu-kurosaki-kokusen-as-petty-120mm-rosewood-octagon-wa-handle-1_8c63fe28-ebce-43b5-91f2-7b0b0914e110.jpg?v=1780737721","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/yu-kurosaki-kokusen-as-petty-120mm-with-rosewood-octogon-wa-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}