SK4 High-Carbon Petty Knife

SK-4 high-carbon steel is often preferred by professional chefs the world over. It’s light, easy to sharpen and takes a very keen edge due to the fine grain structure of the steel. Kikuichi’s SK-4 High-Carbon series is tough and sharp. Carbon steel is the workhorse of the knife industry, in use for nearly a millennia it holds a super sharp edge and is easy to sharpen. A petty knife is a basic utility knife slightly larger than a pairing knife. Typically petty and utility knives are used on a cutting board as opposed to a paring knife which does better when operated in your hand. They are great for intricate, delicate and light work.

NOTE: Blade may rust if left wet, this is NOT a stainless steel.

• Material: SK-4 High-Carbon Steel
• Forging Construction: Mono Steel
• Size: 12cm/5 inch & 15cm/6 inch
• Bolster Material:  SK-4 High-Carbon Steel
• Rockwell Hardness Scale: HRC 61
• Knife Type: Petty Knife 
• Stainless: No
• Handle: Western, Pakka Wood, Full Tang 
• Wood Saya Included: No
• Edge Angle: 50:50 Double Edge/Western
• Origin: Kikuichi Cutlery, Sakai, Japan