Akifusa’s mission from the start has been to supply conscientious cooks and knife enthusiasts with the tools they need to do their best work. Collaborating with a roster of blacksmiths and craftsmen (including Ohishi) across Japan, Akifusa knives are designed to maximize the pleasure of cutting and build a lasting relationship between tool and user. To them, everything they do is focused on the bigger picture of building a better work life for their customers.

Constructed from a Blue Super carbon steel core and clad in stainless steel, these are excellent choices for first time users of carbon steel knives who want a taste of the sharpness and edge retention of carbon steel without the full maintenance headache. Those looking for a reliable knife that can handle high volumes of cutting without constant sharpening will do very well to invest in the Akifusa Blue Super Migaki line.

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: Akifusa 旦房
Profile: Petty
Size: 135mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Blue (Aogami) Super, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Rosewood & Pakka Ferrule Right Handed D-Shape
Total Length: 256mm
Edge Length: 138mm
Handle to Tip Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 23mm
Thickness: 1.9mm
Handle Length: 106mm
Weight: 60g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: ~63HRC