Seki Magoroku Wakatake Petty 120mm

SPECIFICATIONS

Knife Style: Petty
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: High Carbon Stainless Steel
Blade Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Double
Blade Hardness: 58HRC (+/-1)
Handle: Polypropylene
Blade Size: 120mm 
Heel Height: 28mm
Spine Thickness 1: At Heel: 1.50mm
Spine Thickness 2: In Middle: 1.30mm
Weight: 50g

Made by KAI who is the manufacturer under which SHUN knives are also produced. Founded in 1908 in Seki (Japan), the Magoroku collection is the affordable entry into the world of Japanese knives. The Wakatake series features polypropylene handles on high-carbon stainless steel making them ideal contestants for a fast paced environment. Very thin behind the edge, they are not only light in the hand but also glide throught indredients easily thanks to such a slim geometry. If you are on a budget and don't want to compromise performance, this series can get the job done.

Petty knives are a mix between slicing and paring knives known as the ideal blade for most food preparations that require added precision. They feature scalloped edges and blades that are slightly longer than standard paring knives. Heavily used by chefs for their sharp edges, the petty is very efficient for slicing fruits, vegetables, meats or poultry and even mincing garlic, onions and delicate herbs.