The Petty is the perfect knife for slicing fresh herbs, cutting small vegetables and peeling fruits. Very versatile, this knife can even be used to debone poultry and small pieces of meat. Inspired by the French cuisine, the term ''petty'' is derived from the word ''petit'' and refers to a small chef's knife.
AUS-10 is a stainless steel produced by Aichi Steel, Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture. AUS-10 strikes a good balance between high cutting edge retention and high corrosion resistance. This results in a sharp and easy to maintain blade. The AUS-10 iteration of the AUS steel series is of higher quality than the others due to its high carbon content of 1.05%.
It is a comparable steel to VG-10 steel, but stands out for its better wear resistance whereas VG-10 can achieve a slightly higher hardness and therefore a slightly higher cutting retention. This steel will be less likely to break under impact and twisting than the average Japanese steel; there is more chance of the steel bending or twisting. This makes it the perfect steel for knives that are suggested for people who have less experience with blades made from Japanese steel.
Futana is the name of a line of Hitohira's house knives. As with all products that carry Hitohira's trademark (ひとひら (一片)), a high standard of quality is assured. Under the name of Futana you will be able to find knives of any profile made of stainless or semi-stainless steel. In addition, you will be able to find these blades with several different types of finishes; nashiji, kurouchi, damascus etc.
