Masamoto VG Petty 120mm (4.7")

Masamoto

Masamoto VG Petty 120mm (4.7")

$148.00
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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.

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
  • 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

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