The STK line has got so much going for it; full stainless steel for ease of maintenance, both Damascus AND hammered finish as well as a beautiful dark wood handle. The edge is thin enough to not wedge terribly on hard root vegetables such as sweet potatoes, but more durable than some of our more performance-focused blades such as T10 Tsuchime series. 

We recommend the STK line for cooks looking for a balanced, easy-to-care-for blades with both performance and aesthetics in mind. 

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 (and 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: Hitohira ひとひら
Producing Area: Echizen-Fukui/ Japan
Profile: Petty
Size: 135mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: VG-10, Stainless Damascus Clad
Handle: Rosewood & Pakka Ferrule Oval
Total Length: 258mm
Edge Length: 135mm
Handle to Tip Length: 143mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 70g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous