{"product_id":"nakagawa-ginsan-tsuchime-petty-knife-150mm","title":"Nakagawa  Ginsan Tsuchime Petty Knife 150mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNakagawa Ginsan Tsuchime Petty Knife 150mm\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 Nakagawa Ginsan Tsuchime Petty 150mm is a versatile utility knife designed for the tasks that are too large for a paring knife but don't require a full-sized chef's knife. Combining Ginsan stainless steel with a traditional tsuchime finish, it offers excellent everyday cutting performance with the easy maintenance of stainless steel.\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 one of the most useful knives in the kitchen, sitting between a paring knife and a gyuto in size. It excels at preparing fruit and vegetables, trimming meat, slicing smaller ingredients and any task where a larger knife feels unnecessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 150mm, it offers a little more reach and versatility than a smaller petty while remaining nimble and easy to control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuchime Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuchime, meaning \"hammered\" in Japanese, is created by striking the blade during forging to leave a distinctive textured pattern. As well as giving every knife its own character, the shallow dimples can help reduce food sticking to the blade during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa is one of Sakai's most highly regarded blacksmiths. After apprenticing under legendary smith Kenichi Shiraki, he established Nakagawa Uchihamono and has earned a reputation for producing exceptionally well-forged blades with outstanding heat treatment. His work combines traditional craftsmanship with remarkable consistency, making his knives highly sought after by both professional chefs and enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGinsan Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGinsan (Silver 3) is a Japanese stainless steel that offers many of the sharpening characteristics of traditional carbon steel while providing the convenience of stainless. It takes a very fine edge, is straightforward to sharpen and offers excellent corrosion resistance, making it an ideal choice for everyday use.\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 — 150mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Ginsan 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 — Tsuchime\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\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash by hand with warm water and a mild detergent, then dry thoroughly after use. Never put the knife in a dishwasher or leave it soaking in water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a wooden or soft plastic chopping board to help protect the edge, and sharpen with whetstones as required.\u003c\/span\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. Someone over the age of 18 must be available to receive the parcel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Kikumori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55930640499073,"sku":null,"price":322.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/4970\/3819\/files\/nakagawa-ginsan-tsuchime-petty-knife-150mm-7531501.jpg?v=1785577328","url":"https:\/\/www.communitycutlery.co.uk\/products\/nakagawa-ginsan-tsuchime-petty-knife-150mm","provider":"Community Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}