{"product_id":"yu-kurosaki-kokusen-as-petty-150mm","title":"Yu Kurosaki Kokusen AS Petty 150mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yu Kurosaki Kokusen AS Petty 150mm is a nimble, high-performance Japanese utility knife made for cooks who want precision, edge retention and standout forged character in a practical everyday size. At 150mm, this petty gives you more reach than a smaller paring knife while remaining controlled for detail work, trimming, slicing fruit, preparing herbs, breaking down smaller proteins and quick board tasks where a gyuto may feel too large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kokusen line pairs Aogami Super carbon steel with stainless cladding, providing excellent edge life while reducing some of the maintenance required by fully reactive carbon-steel blades. Yu Kurosaki’s hammered Kokusen finish gives the blade a bold, textured look and helps with food release during prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose between an octagonal rosewood wa handle with a black pakkawood ferrule or an octagonal ebony wa handle with a buffalo horn ferrule. Both options keep the knife light, balanced and comfortable in a pinch grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the exposed Aogami Super edge is reactive, wipe the knife dry during use, avoid soaking it and never put it in the dishwasher. A natural patina may form over time. For storage or humid environments, a thin 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 carbon-steel edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is a 150mm petty knife best used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 150mm petty knife is excellent for small-to-medium prep jobs such as slicing shallots, trimming proteins, cutting citrus, preparing garnishes, mincing garlic and working with herbs. It is longer than a paring knife but easier to control than a full-size chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is the Yu Kurosaki Kokusen AS Petty good for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is a premium utility knife with excellent sharpness and edge retention, especially useful when you want one smaller knife for a broad range of everyday prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How should I maintain the edge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a knife-friendly cutting board, wipe the blade dry after use and avoid hard materials such as bone, frozen food and glass boards. Regular stropping on 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 crisp between sharpenings.\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\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kokusen Ei\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless cladding with hammered Kokusen tsuchime finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Blade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 33.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood with black pakkawood ferrule; ebony with buffalo horn ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 65 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel \/ 50-50 edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\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\u003cem\u003eMeasurements may vary slightly because each knife is handmade. 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