Mutsumi Hinoura’s Blue Super Kurouchi knives offer exceptional craftsmanship and cutting performance, combining a robust hand-forged feel with remarkably thin geometry behind the edge. The premium Blue Super carbon steel core takes an incredibly keen edge, delivers outstanding edge retention, and develops a rich patina over time. Finished with a traditional kurouchi forge scale, these blades have a distinctive rustic character while remaining practical and easy to maintain. Well balanced, durable, and highly versatile, they are an excellent choice for cooks seeking the performance and personality of a handcrafted Japanese carbon steel knife.

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: Mutsumi Hinoura 日野浦 睦 
Blacksmith: Mutsumi Hinoura 日野浦 睦
Producing Area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Profile: Petty
Size: 135mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Blue (Aogami) Super, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Ebony & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 266mm
Edge Length: 140mm
Handle to Tip Length: 153mm
Blade Height: 37.9mm
Thickness: 4.3mm
Handle Length: 114mm
Weight: 109g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous