ABOUT THE HANDLES

EDIT JAPAN is a company from Saitama, Japan that aims to "re-edit the charm of Japan with a contemporary sensibility." With their indigo-dyed handles and sayas, they deliver just that, without compromising their philosophy of balancing function and beauty. Their application of the dye presents a beautiful contrast with gradients seamlessly transitioning from darker tones to lighter tones. And because this is a natural process, each handle and saya has its own unique look.

The benefits of indigo aside from aesthetics is that it has anti-bacterial and deodorizing properties that will prevent the handles and says from going rancid. Each piece has also been reinforced with waterproof coating to preserve the colour. 

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: Nigara Hamono 
Producing Area: Aomori/ Japan
Profile: Petty
Size: 150mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: SPG STRIX, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Indigo-Dyed Cypress & Hinoki Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 270mm
Edge Length: 140mm
Handle to Tip Length: 151mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Thickness: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 73g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Comes with a Saya.