The surface finish is done at Kaneshige HQ, giving the knife a mirror-like luster while showcasing contrast.

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: Kaneshige 堺金重 
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Petty
Size: 150mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: White (Shirogami) #1, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 301mm
Edge Length: 155mm
Handle to Tip Length: 167mm
Blade Height: 28mm
Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Weight: 61g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous