The Imojiya line is known for their budget-friendly western series and premium Damascus patterned wa-handled blades. Fitted to the blade is a gray Pakka wood handle that is built to last and gives this knife a solid, secure in-hand grip. The DSR-1K6 steel used in its construction has very high rust and corrosion resistant properties, however, you may find yourself needing to sharpen it more often than other stainless steels. This blade is excellent for those looking for their first Nakiri and cooks who are looking for a different blade from a conventional chef’s knife/santoku but still very useful in a kitchen for ingredient preparation.

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: Hitohira ひとひら 
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Petty
Size: 120mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Mono DSR-1K6
Handle: Pakka & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 242mm
Edge Length: 118mm
Handle to Tip Length: 126mm
Blade Height: 27mm
Thickness: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 116mm
Weight: 70g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed