*Sometimes you may find some light brown spots on the Kurouchi finish. It may look like rust, however this is not rust. These spots are small traces of clay from quenching during the forging process. It can be removed by regular use and washing the blade with a soft bristle brush.

Morihei is a knife and whetstone supplier based in Asakusabashi, Tokyo with over 100 years of history. At one point, more than 20 groups of blacksmiths and sharpeners worked under the name Morihei. Famously known for its extensive collection of whetstones and natural stones, the president Mr. Akimitsu Oguro is also an advisor for natural stone researchers from various universities and government groups. To this day, Morihei is one of the few remaining companies in Japan that has maintained the relationship between its blacksmiths and stonemakers for this long.

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: Morihei 森平 
Producing Area: Tokyo/ Japan
Profile: Petty
Size: 135mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki White (Shirogami) #1, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 242mm
Edge Length: 133mm
Handle to Tip Length: 134mm
Blade Height: 31mm
Thickness: 2.1mm
Handle Length: 107mm
Weight: 92g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous