Masamoto VG Petty 120mm (4.7")

Description  Masamoto VG Line  Masamoto’s VG series is made from Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium steel and was rated #1 Hybrid Chef’s Knife by Cook’s Illustrated Magazine in a survey of top brands. These knives have excellent edge retention and combine the sharpness of carbon steel with rust resistance. The comfortable Duracon resin handles are anti-bacterial and these knives have a light and balanced feel. About this shape Petty knives are small utility or paring knives that are ideal for small, delicate work that a chef’s knife can’t handle such as delicate produce and herbs, small fruits and vegetables. Specifications Handle material Duracon Resin Blade length 120 mm (4.7") Thickness at spine 1.8 mm Thickness at tip 0.7 mm Hardness (Rockwell scale) 59 Edge / Bevel 70/30 Use & Care Handwash in warm water and towel dry Do not cut frozen foods Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives