{"product_id":"nakagawa-white-1-petty-knife-150mm-mirror","title":"Nakagawa White #1 Petty Knife 150mm Mirror Polish with Saya","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"258\" data-start=\"201\"\u003eSakai Kikumori × Satoshi Nakagawa – Petty, White #1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"587\" data-start=\"260\"\u003eA collaboration between Japanese knife suppliers \u003cstrong data-end=\"327\" data-start=\"309\"\u003eSakai Kikumori\u003c\/strong\u003e and blacksmith \u003cstrong data-end=\"363\" data-start=\"343\"\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Nakagawa range — newly released in 2025 — is a thing of beauty. Polished choil and spine, flawless migaki finish, superb feel in the hand, and a White #1 core steel for exceptional sharpenability. What’s not to love?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"589\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"672\" data-start=\"643\"\u003ePetty – Compact Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"675\" data-start=\"672\"\u003eThe petty knife is the Japanese equivalent of a paring or utility knife. Small, nimble, and extremely versatile, it’s perfect for tasks that require precision — from peeling fruit and trimming herbs to preparing garnishes and working with smaller cuts of meat. A petty makes the ideal partner to a larger gyuto or santoku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMirror Polish – High-Gloss Refined Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mirror polish is one of the most refined finishes found on Japanese knives. It takes much patience and skill to achieve, with the hira — the flat upper section of the blade — carefully polished to a smooth, highly reflective surface.  Mirror-polished areas do show fingerprints, water marks, and fine scratches more readily than more textured finishes, so they reward a little extra care in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1379\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1428\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa – Master Blacksmith, Sakai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa is a highly respected blacksmith based in Sakai, Japan. After a long apprenticeship under master Kenichi Shiraki, Nakagawa-san took over Shiraki Hamono in 2020, continuing its legacy of top-tier craftsmanship under his own name, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1700\" data-start=\"1677\"\u003eNakagawa Uchihamono\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003eKnown for his ability to forge both carbon and stainless steels — as well as making honyaki — Nakagawa’s knives are celebrated for their exceptional heat treatment, precise grind geometry, and meticulous attention to detail. The result: blades with outstanding cutting performance, edge stability, and a refined, understated aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2096\" data-start=\"2044\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2424\" data-start=\"2098\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2150\" data-start=\"2098\"\u003eSakai Kikumori – Centuries of Sakai Knife Making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2153\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003eBased in Sakai, Osaka, Sakai Kikumori represents more than 100 years of Japanese knife-making tradition. Working closely with master blacksmiths and sharpeners, they produce blades that carry the precision, balance, and craftsmanship that Sakai is famous for worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2478\" data-start=\"2426\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2705\" data-start=\"2480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2498\" data-start=\"2480\"\u003eWhite #1 Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2501\" data-start=\"2498\"\u003eHigh-carbon steel prized for its purity, exceptional sharpness, and refined cutting response. Known for taking an incredibly keen edge with ease of maintenance for those familiar with carbon steel care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2759\" data-start=\"2707\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3200\" data-start=\"2761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2775\" data-start=\"2761\"\u003eSteel Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2778\" data-start=\"2775\"\u003e• Always hand wash immediately after use — never in the dishwasher.\u003cbr data-end=\"2848\" data-start=\"2845\"\u003e• Dry completely with a towel to prevent rust or discolouration.\u003cbr data-end=\"2915\" data-start=\"2912\"\u003e• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards to preserve the edge.\u003cbr data-end=\"2983\" data-start=\"2980\"\u003e• Store safely — in a knife block, magnetic rack, or saya cover.\u003cbr data-end=\"3050\" data-start=\"3047\"\u003e• Sharpen regularly using whetstones for best long-term performance.\u003cbr data-end=\"3121\" data-start=\"3118\"\u003e• Carbon steels will form a patina over time — this is normal and protective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3254\" data-start=\"3202\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3525\" data-start=\"3256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3282\" data-start=\"3256\"\u003eA Note on Carbon Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3285\" data-start=\"3282\"\u003eLike many others, we at Community Cutlery favour carbon over stainless steel for its ability to take a keener edge and hold it for longer. For this privilege, we simply care for it with a little more attention — particularly when washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3940\" data-start=\"3527\"\u003eOnce you’ve finished using your knife, give it a quick wash and a thorough dry; if left wet, it will start to rust surprisingly quickly. Should this happen, take a dry scourer and lightly rub the surface — a rinse and dry will usually remove it with ease. Over time you’ll also notice the blade changing colour; this patina is natural, beautiful, and to be cherished — your knife developing its own fingerprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4011\" data-start=\"3942\"\u003eAnd for many reasons — \u003cstrong data-end=\"4009\" data-start=\"3965\"\u003enever put your knives in the dishwasher.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4011\" data-start=\"3942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4009\" data-start=\"3965\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note- Rainbow effect on these knives is caused by a protective oil on the blade’s surface, which will be removed prior to shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4065\" data-start=\"4013\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4456\" data-start=\"4067\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4085\" data-start=\"4067\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4088\" data-start=\"4085\"\u003eBlade shape – Petty\u003cbr data-end=\"4110\" data-start=\"4107\"\u003eMaker – Sakai Kikumori\u003cbr data-end=\"4135\" data-start=\"4132\"\u003eBlacksmith – Satoshi Nakagawa\u003cbr data-end=\"4167\" data-start=\"4164\"\u003eBlade construction – San Mai\u003cbr data-end=\"4198\" data-start=\"4195\"\u003eSteel – White #1\u003cbr data-end=\"4217\" data-start=\"4214\"\u003eHandle – Oak\u003cbr data-end=\"4232\" data-start=\"4229\"\u003eTotal length – 280 mm\u003cbr data-end=\"4256\" data-start=\"4253\"\u003eBlade length – 150 mm\u003cbr data-end=\"4280\" data-start=\"4277\"\u003eBlade height at heel – 30 mm\u003cbr data-end=\"4311\" data-start=\"4308\"\u003eWeight – 102 g\u003cbr data-end=\"4328\" data-start=\"4325\"\u003eHRC – 63–64\u003cbr data-end=\"4342\" data-start=\"4339\"\u003eBlade finish – Mirror\u003cbr data-end=\"4366\" data-start=\"4363\"\u003eEdge grind – 50\/50\u003cbr data-end=\"4387\" data-start=\"4384\"\u003eThickness behind edge – 0.20 mm\u003cbr data-end=\"4421\" data-start=\"4418\"\u003eSpine thickness at heel – 3.30 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4510\" data-start=\"4458\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4690\" data-start=\"4512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4531\" data-start=\"4512\"\u003eAge Restriction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4534\" data-start=\"4531\"\u003eKnives are only available to persons over 18 years of age. 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