{"product_id":"masakage-yuki-petty-120mm","title":"Masakage Yuki White #2 Petty Knife 120mm Nashiji","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasakage Yuki White #2 Petty Knife 120mm Nashiji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Masakage Yuki White #2 Petty 120mm is a compact utility knife designed for the smaller jobs that make up everyday food preparation. Combining a fine-grained White #2 carbon steel core with stainless steel cladding and Masakage's distinctive nashiji finish, it offers excellent cutting performance while remaining practical for daily use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA petty knife is a small, versatile utility knife designed for the tasks that sit between a paring knife and a larger chef's knife. Ideal for trimming, peeling, slicing smaller fruit and vegetables, preparing herbs and working with smaller cuts of meat, it is one of the most useful knives to have alongside a gyuto or santoku.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 120mm petty is particularly well suited to detailed preparation and in-hand work while remaining compact and easy to control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNashiji Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNashiji means \"pear skin\" in Japanese, referring to the softly mottled texture across the surface of the blade. On the Masakage Yuki, the pale, irregular finish has an almost snow-like appearance — fitting, as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means \"snow\" in Japanese. The texture gives each knife a subtle handmade character while helping to reduce drag and food sticking during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasakage Yuki – Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Masakage Yuki range is forged by Yoshimi Kato in Echizen, Fukui — one of Japan's best-known knife-making regions. These knives combine a fine White #2 carbon steel cutting edge with practical stainless steel cladding and a distinctive nashiji finish. Light, precise and straightforward to sharpen, they are well suited to cooks who want the cutting performance of carbon steel without the maintenance of a fully reactive blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite #2 Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite #2 is a fine-grained Japanese carbon steel known for its ability to take an exceptionally keen edge. Its simple composition makes it responsive on sharpening stones and capable of a very clean, refined cutting edge. Hardened to approximately 62–63 HRC in the Yuki range, it offers excellent cutting performance while remaining relatively straightforward to sharpen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Cladding – Care \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe White #2 carbon steel core is clad in softer stainless steel, leaving only the exposed cutting edge reactive during normal use. The cutting edge will gradually develop a patina, so the knife should be rinsed and dried promptly after use. Never leave it wet or place it in a dishwasher. Use a wooden or soft plastic chopping board to protect the fine edge, and avoid bones, frozen food and hard twisting cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Petty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 120mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — White #2 Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — San Mai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Nashiji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Magnolia Wood with Red Pakkawood Collar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Oval Japanese Wa Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 62–63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBevel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Double Bevel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge is verified at checkout where required, and again by the courier on delivery where applicable. 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