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This Simple and Functional Wa Petty is forged and hand crafted by passionate forge smith Sukenari using R-2 steel. R-2 (Also known as SG-II ) is a high-quality Powdered Metallurgy (P.M.) High Speed Tool Steel from Kobelco. R-2 has a very rich chemical composition, which includes Carbon 1.25-1.45 %, Chromium 14- 16%, Molybdenum 2.3- 3.3 %, and Vanadium 1.8- 2.2 %.
Master Hanaki, the President of Sukenari, has crafted these very practical and special Powdered High Speed Tool Steel SAN-MAI ("Three-layer") knives, which have an R-2 blade core / cutting edge (HRc. 63) and two outer layers of Stainless Steel Cladding.
Why do JCK work closely with Sukenari to produce these R-2 Knives ?
Sukenari has been famous for making traditional Japanese Knives for many years, but this forward-looking company is always busy researching and challenging themselves to produce really special knives made from high-end and exotic steels.
Combining over 80 years of knife making experience with their knowledge of ancient forging techniques, Sukenari is able to craft knives with the outstanding cutting performance and practicality that culinary professionals demand.
R-2 is a well respected Powdered High Speed Tool Steel that Master Hanaki believes is one of the most practical cutlery steels available because it can provide an excellent blend of high cutting performance, edge retention, corrosion resistance and ease of maintenance. Unlike knives made from very hard Powdered High Speed Tool Steels, such as ZDP-189, R-2 can still be sharpened easily, without expensive specialist whetstones, and it offers better price-performance.
What is the secret behind the high cutting performance of these R-2 Steel Knives?
The secret is a slightly convex blade, which is very thin behind the edge. This ideal blade profile is created by the sensitive touch and skill of an experienced craftsman, who uses a MIZU-TO 水砥 (A large, rotating, wet grinding wheel) to shape the blades by hand.
The stainless-clad R-2 blades have an excellent overall level of fit and finish, the attractive and very consistent ‘Hairline Finish’ did not cause any noticeable friction or resistance during our cutting tests. The blades have a gentle distal taper and the spine and choil have been nicely rounded, allowing you to comfortably use the blade with both a 'pinch grip’ and a traditional Japanese grip.
Sukenari have leveraged all of this expertise to craft these Simple & Functional R-2 steel knives, which offer extra high-cutting performance and excellent edge retention. We believe Sukenari’s core brand concept —Utilizing modern Japanese steels to produce professional-quality, practical knives with high cutting performance— is perfectly complimented by these Simple & Functional R-2 Steel knives. If you are a discerning home cook or a professional who prefers low-maintenance stainless-clad blades and traditional Japanese Wa handles, we highly recommend these high-quality knives. We hope you will try them and enjoy this wonderful cutting performance and quality for many, many years in to the future.
This knife has a unique natural wooden texture of Octagonal Bocote wood handle, which has a buffalo horn ferrule.(Sukenari carefully selects the Japan's Premium Wa Handle craftsman for handcrafting this premium wood Wa Handle). For safekeeping, this knife comes with a Matching Black Lacquered wood Saya (Sheath) with a black pakkawood Saya pin.
A mainstay of professional Western kitchens, the Petty knife is a small general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes. The compact size and relatively narrow blade of the Petty knife mean that it is very nimble and controllable, thus it is ideal for making precise cuts.
