The Tadafusa Nashiji line is a perfect blade to get a taste of carbon steel without the full maintenance headache, thanks to the stainless cladding that protects most of the surface area from rust, while you can enjoy the long edge life and sharpness of blue #2 carbon steel. We find this construction to be the best of both types of steel, and hope more people try out this amazing this high-carbon steel! 

A petty (utility) knife probably gets used most often after your all-purpose knives. It can be used to cut small fruits, vegetables, and even some smaller cuts of meats (any many many more things, like cutting through plastic wrapping from a grocery trip!) If you have one, for a quick meal for two, you may just get it done without a chef's knife. 

Brand: Tadafusa 忠房
Blacksmith: Tadafusa Blacksmith 忠房
Producing Area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Profile: Petty
Size: 135mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Rosewood & Pakka Ferrule Right Handed D-Shape
Total Length: 265mm
Edge Length: 138mm
Handle to Tip Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 31mm
Thickness: 3mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 86g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous