The petty knife is a cross between a paring knife and a small utility.Great for tasks like mincing garlic and ginger, with a little extra length, this petty knife is a helpful tool in the kitchen. Its ideal for rounded and thin-skinned fruits and vegetables. Its small size gives you complete control over the tip and edge of the blade.Imayo is part of Kais Seki Magoroku range of knives. Many celebrated swords were born in the Seki area and in the Kamakura era. The master craftsman Magoroku of Seki possessed the original technique for producing beautiful, high-quality swords with outstanding sharpness. Made in Japan, these beautiful knives feature a hammered finish tsuchime (tsoo-CHEE-may) in Japanese which creates air pockets that improve food release when cutting.Like others in the Kai family, the handle is made from hard-wearing PakkaWood, which enables durability and comfort and makes it an attractive-looking knife to have in your collection.Features:Blade Material:Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel with tsuchime finishCutting Edge:Sharpened to a 15 double-bevel bladeHandle Material:Black PakkaWood (premium, resin-impregnated hardwood)Blade length:12cmTriple rivet & full tang construction for a sturdy & durable knifeFor use with both left and right handsHandcrafted in JapanLimited warranty from manufacturing defectsRead through ourShun Blogto find out more information about this top-end brand and the differences between their ranges.See all Chefs ComplementsKai Shun Knives here.