Kazan Arare by Shibata Petty 135mm

Description The Kazan Arare SG2 by Shibata is part of an exciting new collection created in collaboration with Takayuki Shibata, maker of the renwoned Shibata Koutetsu line. Combining high level craftsmanship with premium materials, this hand-forged gyutou delivers the performance and refined feel serious cooks look for in a Japanese chef knife. The blade is forged from SG2 powdered stainless steel, known for excellent edge retention, toughness, and exceptional cutting performance. Each knife is forged by the same skilled blacksmith team in Takefu that also produces the Shibata Koutetsu knives. The blade is then sharpened, fitted, and finished by Shibata-san and his team in Fukuyama, ensuring excellent fit and finish. The octagonal handle is crafted from ebony with a decorative Corian ring. Dense, durable, and naturally resistant to moisture and bacteria, ebony has long been favored for high-end Japanese knives for its durability, comfort and aesthetic. We are proud to introduce the Kazan Arare collection—an exceptional new series built for cooks who appreciate precision, performance, and modern Japanese craftsmanship. Why we love it: these beautiful knives perform like a $400 knife but at a much friendlier price. About this shape Petty knives are small utility or paring knives that are ideal for small, delicate work that a chef’s knife can’t handle such as delicate produce and herbs, small fruits and vegetables. Specifications Handle material Ebony Wa-handle Blade length 130 mm (5.1") Thickness at spine 2.3 mm Thickness at tip 0.8 mm Hardness (Rockwell scale) 61 Edge / Bevel Double (50/50) Blade height heel to spine 31mm Use & Care Handwash in warm water and towel dry Do not cut frozen foods Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives