Yoshida Damascus ZDP-189 Petty 150 mm

The Yoshida Damascus ZDP-189 Petty 150 mm is a compact Japanese utility knife designed for precise kitchen tasks. The Petty profile excels at peeling, trimming, slicing fruit and vegetables, preparing herbs and handling detailed meat and fish preparation. Its slim 148 mm blade offers outstanding control, making it an excellent choice whenever precision is essential.

The blade features a ZDP-189 stainless steel core, one of the most advanced steels used in premium Japanese kitchen knives. Hardened to 67 HRC, it delivers exceptional wear resistance and remarkably long edge retention. The stainless steel core and stainless cladding make the knife easy to maintain and well suited for demanding everyday use. Due to its extremely high hardness, sharpening is best performed using quality whetstones designed for high hardness steels.

The blade is finished with an elegant Damascus pattern that highlights the craftsmanship behind the knife while giving it a distinctive layered appearance. The refined blade geometry and double bevel edge provide smooth cutting performance and outstanding precision for delicate preparation work.

The traditional octagonal rosewood handle is fitted with a durable pakka wood ferrule. Its lightweight 83 g construction provides excellent balance and agility, ensuring comfortable handling during extended food preparation.

Specifications

Brand: Yoshida Hamono
Country of manufacture: Taku, Japan
Knife type: Petty
Blade length: 14.8 cm
Overall length: 27.6 cm
Blade height at heel: 2.9 cm
Blade height at center: 2.7 cm
Blade thickness at heel: 2.0 mm
Blade thickness at center: 1.9 mm
Handle length: 11.8 cm
Handle: octagonal rosewood, pakka wood ferrule
Steel: ZDP-189 stainless steel core, stainless steel cladding
Blade finish: Damascus
Hardness: 67 HRC
Edge grind: double bevel
Weight: 83 g