Kanetsugu Pro-J Petty 12 cm

A small knife for universal use with a blade length of 120 mm, perfect for processing smaller products and more precise work in the kitchen.

Seki Kanetsugu President Kawamura chose high-quality ZA-18 steel from the Japanese Aichi Steelworks for the production of the Pro-J series knives, which, compared to the widely used VG-10 steel, has a higher carbon content (1.20% vs. 1.05%), chromium (18.0% vs. 15.5%), molybdenum (1.50% vs. 1.20%), and cobalt (1.80% vs. 1.5%). As a result, ZA-18 steel can be hardened to higher values (hardness), while being resistant to chipping and retaining its sharpness better.

The Kanetsugu Pro-J series knives are three-layer knives, made using the SAN-MAI technique, i.e., a hard core of ZA-18 high-carbon steel is covered with soft AUS-2 stainless steel. Thanks to this method, the blade is more flexible and completely rust-resistant. In addition, Kanetsugu Pro-J knives have a beautiful hammered finish called Tsuchime.

Thanks to heat treatment, these knives achieve a high hardness of 61+/-1 on the Rockwell scale, and thanks to the use of the so-called “sub-zero treatment”, rapid cooling of the steel at -70°C, they have greater cutting aggression and remain sharp longer. The knives feature the famous Hamaguri-ba Kanetsugu convex blade profile, which provides excellent cutting performance and food separation.

The durable, black handle is made of laminated wood and reinforced with two rivets. The red spacer between the handle and the bolster gives the handle elegance and visually harmonizes with the hammered finish of the blade.

Specifications:

• Type: Utility knife
• Blade length: 120 mm
• Overall length: 225 mm
• Blade height: 25 mm
• Blade thickness: 1.9 mm
• Handle: Impregnated pakka wood
• Steel: ZA-18, “Tsuchime” finish
• HRC: 61+/-1
• Grind: double bevel
• Weight: 80 grams