Minamoto Kotetsu 15cm Petty Knife By Yasuda Hamono (M106)

The Minamoto Kotetsu range of premium Japanese knives are sharp and made with durable steel with excellent construction and performance. A great place to start for any cook or chef.

The 33 layers Damascus VG10 steel with unique forging process, which is making the beautiful and elegant wave of Damascus pattern.

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 result in a knife that is very nimble and controllable, and is ideal for making precise cuts.

The Seki-City, is a small town famous worldwide for its production of fine knives. Its history began 800 years ago, when Seki prospered as the land of Japanese swords. The superior quality of Seki swords were quickly recognised throughout Japan and Seki became known as a sword making centre. The techniques and skills of traditional Japanese sword making has been passed down and are still alive in today’s modern cutlery industry.