{"product_id":"ohishi-vg5-santoku-knife-180mm-migaki-copy","title":"Ohishi VG5 Petty Knife 150mm Migaki","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Petty is a small, versatile Japanese kitchen knife, ideal for jobs where a full-sized chef's knife feels a little too large. Perfect for preparing fruit and vegetables, trimming meat and more detailed work, it's a useful addition to any kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 150mm, this Petty offers a little more reach than a traditional paring knife while remaining compact and easy to control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Shape \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade features a Migaki finish, a Japanese term meaning polished. This smooth, clean finish gives the knife a simple, refined appearance, with the steel itself taking centre stage rather than a hammered or textured surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife is finished with a Western-style pakkawood handle, combining the familiar shape of a traditional Western knife handle with the durability and moisture resistance of laminated wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Ohishi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ohishi name has a lovely connection to both food and place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOishii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the Japanese word for “delicious”, while Ohishi is also the name of a small village near Mount Fuji where the business began.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brand was created around a simple idea: making thoughtfully designed, finely tuned kitchen knives to help people make delicious food — “oishii” meals made with Ohishi knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade uses VG5, a Japanese stainless cutlery steel designed to offer a good balance of sharpness, edge retention and ease of maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG5 is capable of taking a fine cutting edge while offering good resistance to corrosion. It provides a practical combination of everyday cutting performance and durability, making it a good choice for a versatile kitchen knife such as a Santoku.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG5 is stainless and relatively low maintenance compared with traditional carbon steels. We still recommend hand washing the knife after use and drying it thoroughly before storing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever put a Japanese kitchen knife in the dishwasher. Use a wooden or rubber chopping board and avoid cutting frozen foods, bones or other very hard ingredients that could damage the cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade shape – Petty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker – Ohishi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel – VG5 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length – 150mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade finish – Migaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle – Pakkawood Western Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in – Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all Japanese knives, slight variations in finish and appearance may occur from knife to knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must be aged 18 or over to purchase this knife. Age verification is required when purchasing knives from Community Cutlery, and age and identity checks may also be required on delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ohishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56375165485441,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/4970\/3819\/files\/ohishi-vg5-petty-knife-150mm-migaki-2454363.jpg?v=1792537533","url":"https:\/\/www.communitycutlery.co.uk\/products\/ohishi-vg5-santoku-knife-180mm-migaki-copy","provider":"Community Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}