Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu OEM Petty IS-41 13.5cm

135 mm bladed Ittetsu Tadafusa OEM Petty knife. Smaller general-purpose knives, sometimes known as utility knives, are useful for a range of tasks in the kitchen. Hitachi SLD steel is used to make the blade. SLD is a cold work die steel that has a low quench stress, outstanding hardenability, and great abrasion resistance for general use. Handle: quince or ashtree. Handmade in Echizen, Japan, are Ittetsu knives. Wash by hand in warm water, then pat dry.