- Description
- Specifications
- Use & Care
The Shibata Koutetsu SG2 line is hand-forged from SG2 (R2) Powdered Steel, an extremely hard metal known for excellent edge retention. The blades are hand sharpened by top craftsman, Takayuki Shibata and feature stainless cladding for easier maintenance and textured sides to prevent sticking. The unique shape features a pointed square tip to score proteins and vegetables. The Koutetsu line takes its name from Japan’s first ironclad ship. They are finished with octagonal handles made from jarrah wood.
Why we love them: This collection features top of the line fit and finish, including a highly polished spine for superior comfort while using a pinch grip. They are super lightweight, true lasers that need to used to believe their performance.
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 | Jarrah Wood |
| Blade length | 150mm (5.9") |
| Thickness at spine | 1.5 mm |
| Thickness at tip | 1.4 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 62-63 |
| Bevel / Edge | Double (50/50) |
- 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
The Shibata Koutetsu SG2 line is hand-forged from SG2 (R2) Powdered Steel, an extremely hard metal known for excellent edge retention. The blades are hand sharpened by top craftsman, Takayuki Shibata and feature stainless cladding for easier maintenance and textured sides to prevent sticking. The unique shape features a pointed square tip to score proteins and vegetables. The Koutetsu line takes its name from Japan’s first ironclad ship. They are finished with octagonal handles made from jarrah wood.
Why we love them: This collection features top of the line fit and finish, including a highly polished spine for superior comfort while using a pinch grip. They are super lightweight, true lasers that need to used to believe their performance.
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 | Jarrah Wood |
| Blade length | 150mm (5.9") |
| Thickness at spine | 1.5 mm |
| Thickness at tip | 1.4 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 62-63 |
| Bevel / Edge | Double (50/50) |
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