Kisuke x Xinguo ATS34 Petty Tsuchime Mirror Kasumi Finish 150mm w Knife GuardThis Kisuke Manaka 150mm Petty features an ATS34 stainless steel core in warikomi construction and best fits enthusiasts or collectors seeking a hand forged utility knife for precision tasks. The 150mm blade length suits in hand peeling, trimming, and detailed slicing of fruits and vegetables, while the double bevel geometry supports general purpose cutting. Manufactured by Hitachi Special Steel, the ATS34 core offers corrosion resistance and

however the wire-edge has to be removed before proceeding

but effective against food sticking on blade

this 210mm profile features Ginsan Silver #3 steel with a hardness of 60-62 HRC

3 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 3

the knife pairs this blade with a D-shaped ho wood handle and black buffalo horn ferrule that is pre-installed specifically for left-hand operation

providing the geometry necessary for single bevel slicing tasks

This 217mm edge length gyuto features Shirogami #2 core steel clad in soft iron with a kurouchi surface finish

Holds stone from 150mm to 250mm in length

This double-bevel gyuto features an Aogami Super core with san-mai stainless cladding and a migaki surface finish

and enthusiasts seeking a stainless clad blade with a hammered finish

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

it is surprisingly affordable