This Hitohira Futana Stainless Nawame Damascus 135 mm Japanese petty knife is designed as a precise and versatile utility knife, ideal for fine everyday tasks. The Futana series stands out for its balanced approach: a thin, well-controlled blade combined with a meticulous and functional finish, suitable for both demanding domestic use and professional environments.
The blade is made of stainless steel, with a damascus sanmai construction. The nawame pattern (inspired by the texture of straw rope) provides a discreet visual signature while helping to reduce food sticking during cutting. The 135 mm length makes this petty knife very easy to handle, ideal for peeling, cutting fruit, small vegetables, herbs, or even for precision work on proteins.
The finish is satin with a clearly visible Damascus pattern, while the octagonal Japanese walnut handle offers a stable and comfortable grip. The walnut provides natural balance and a warm feel in the hand, complemented by a dark bolster that reinforces the transition between the blade and the handle.
In use, this Japanese knife offers a clean, smooth cutting action, with a precise tip and good control near the heel. It excels at delicate and quick tasks, but naturally shows its limitations with very large or hard foods, for which a gyuto or santoku knife would be more suitable. Its stainless steel makes it easy to maintain: simply wipe it down after use and wash it gently, with no particular concerns about corrosion.
