Petty Universal Kitchen Knife 135 mm - Bunka Collection - KOTAI

Petty "Bunka" type universal kitchen knife, 13.5 cm blade. The Petty is a universal knife widely used in the kitchen; more handy and lighter than a Kiritsuke or a Gyuto, it allows for many precision cuts. "Bunka" knives are recognizable by their angular and inverted blade profile (inverted Tanto profile); this particular geometry gives them more precision than a classic rounded profile. Japanese precision, Western robustness. ­ The best of both worlds. *100% handmade * Ultra-sharp Japanese 440C steel * Full tang * Ebony handle * HRC hardness: 60 +/-1 * Weight: 142g * Perfectly balanced * Stainless steel * Bamboo saya (sheath) included with each knife * Lifetime warranty The Petty Bunka's thin blade allows you to slice and mince even the most delicate ingredients without crushing them, ensuring they retain all their flavor. Additionally, the dimpled blade reduces friction between the knife and the food being cut so it doesn't stick to the blade. Beyond the aesthetic appeal, the hammering of the “Tsuchime” (槌目) blade creates small air pockets between the blade and the slices of food. ­ This ancestral Japanese method prevents food from sticking to the blade for pleasant and quick cutting. KOTAI's Petty Bunka is forged from 440C steel, a premium steel that combines high carbon content for hardness and edge longevity with the optimal amount of chromium to prevent oxidation. The hidden full tang – a single piece of steel running from the tip of the blade to the end of the handle – gives the Petty Bunka ideal balance and exceptional durability.