This Hitohira Imojiya TH Stainless Petty 150 mm is a compact and versatile Japanese knife, ideal for precision tasks in the kitchen. The TH Stainless series is renowned for its easy-to-maintain stainless steel and fine geometry, designed for everyday use. The 150 mm blade has a uniform satin finish and is engraved with kanji characters, a characteristic feature of Imojiya models.
The stainless steel used in this series offers good corrosion resistance and minimal maintenance, while maintaining an effective cutting edge. The construction is monosteel, resulting in a consistent blade that is predictable when sharpening. The ebony handle has a traditional octagonal shape, providing a solid grip and a balance that is slightly oriented towards the blade.
The Petty is designed for fine work: chopping herbs, trimming meat, cutting fruit and vegetables, or working on a cutting board in confined spaces. Its tapered tip and narrow blade allow for precise movements and a high degree of control. The cutting sensation of this series is direct, clean, and fairly rigid, offering good stability when cutting. Its limitations are mainly in heavy-duty tasks: it is not a knife suitable for hard foods or bones.
Thanks to its stainless steel construction, maintenance is simple: hand wash, dry immediately, and store in a dry place. Sharpening is easy using synthetic stones, and the fine geometry responds well to a moderate sharpening angle.
