Yoshimi Kato Hyo SG2 Petty 120mmThe Yoshimi Kato Hyo SG2 Petty 150mm is a stainless clad utility and paring knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precision detail work. Forged in Echizen by certified traditional craftsman Yoshimi Kato, this double bevel blade features an SG2 powdered steel core with stainless cladding in san mai construction. The 148mm edge length and slim spine profile, measuring 1. 8mm at the heel and tapering to 0. 9mm at the tip, suit

excels in precision slicing and chopping

The workhorse grind is on the thicker side

best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise vegetable preparation

slender yanagiba profile is designed specifically for slicing raw fish and seafood with precision

making this blade stainless and less demanding to maintain than reactive carbon steels

featuring an octagonal teak handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule that provides a sturdy grip for precise handling

When finished

Aogami Super steel measures 62-65 HRC and features high carbon and tungsten content with added vanadium for toughness and edge retention

The Tsunehisa SLD Washiji Gyuto 210mm Burnt Kashi is a double-bevel chef's knife featuring Hitachi SLD steel and a burnt Japanese oak handle

we consider this as a utility choice for a high end single bevel knife

Blue 2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and contains 1

This configuration suits those seeking a dedicated small utility knife with specific grinding characteristics for detailed kitchen preparation