Tanaka Blue 2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Stainless Clad Petty 120mmThe Tanaka Blue 2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Stainless Clad Petty 120mm is a double bevel utility knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts performing in hand peeling, trimming, and detail work. Made by Shigeki Tanaka in Miki, this 120mm blade features a Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel core with stainless cladding in san mai construction. The tsuchime hammered finish pairs with a kurouchi blacksmith surface to provide a distinct texture and aesthetic

The octagonal wa handle is crafted from stabilised birch burl

Steel: Ginsan Stainless Steel

displaying ripple markings characteristic of the original Anmon technique developed by Nigara in Aomori

This carbon steel sharpens readily and resists chipping

hardened to HRC 60

The Naniwa Chosera stones are part of Naniwa’s premium Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) lineup and are widely regarded as some of the finest ceramic sharpening stones available

The Kouki Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 150mm is a double-bevel Japanese chef's knife featuring Aogami #2 carbon steel and soft iron san-mai cladding

This reactive carbon steel blade requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust

not by having a glass at the back

0mm at the spine and weighing 157g

This san-mai construction delivers high sharpness and edge retention suited to precise vegetable preparation

behaving similarly to carbon steel regarding sharpness and ease of sharpening while offering greater stain resistance through its stainless cladding