All-purpose knife, petty, with a 168 mm long blade.

Wakui has rounded off all edges and given the blade soft contours. He skillfully tapers the blades (narrowing from spine to tip), resulting in a knife that feels excellent in the hand. The handle is octagonal, made of ebony with a bolster in black pakkawood.

Toshihiro Wakui is a highly talented craftsman who creates very well-forged knives in carbon steel. In this series, he uses Aogami #2 core steel, which he combines with a cladding of Damascus steel (hon warikomi). While it is common for blacksmiths to purchase pre-laminated steel, Wakui now forges his own blade material to achieve exactly the result he desires.

Weight: 106 g
Thickness spine root: 3.2 mm
Thickness mid-spine: 1.8 mm
Blade height at heel: 31 mm
Edge length: 168 mm
Steel: Aogami #2
Cladding: Iron damascus

The dimensions and photos refer to the specific knife being shipped. We only have this one piece in stock.

Note: Aogami #2 is a carbon steel that is not stainless. Handle the knife with care, as the thin and very hard edge can be damaged if cut into harder particles.