Black Forged Series 5.45Inch (135mm) Petty Paring Knife

The Kanngou Black Forged Series is built for home cooks and professional chefs who demand both striking design and reliable performance. Crafted from premium Japanese AUS-8 stainless steel & Full-Tang black pakkawood handle, each blade is finished with a unique Kurouchi Tsuchime texture—a hammered and blackened surface that combines rustic elegance with enhanced food release and corrosion resistance.

lackBlade shape: Petty / Paring
Steel type: AUS-8
Hardness (HRC scale): 58-60
Overall length: 260mm (10.2")
Blade length: 135mm (5.5")
Blade height: 37mm (1.4")
Spine thickness: 2.5mm (0.10")
Weight: 135g (7.6 oz)
Handle length: 125mm (4.9")
Handle type / wood: Full Tang/ Pakkawwod
Kanji on the blade: 登録 肆合 "registered as work of KANNGOU."

• JAPANESE ALLOY STEEL CORE, RAZOR SHARP: The KANNGOU Petty Japanese knife is made from Japan alloy steel, known for its exceptional hardness (HRC 59±1), wear-resistance, and edge-holding ability. The edge of this chefs knife uses a self-developed craftsmanship that improves the traditional V-shaped edge, and it exhibits superior alloy steel performance.
• TIMELESS CRAFTSMANSHIP: The Kanngou Japanese Paring Knife is crafted using traditional Japanese techniques, specifically Kurouchi Tsuchime (Black-Forged). This process gives the nakiri knife a distinctive blackened finish that enhances durability and resists rust. The Tsuchime hammered texture not only looks impressive but also reduces friction, allowing for smoother cuts.
• ERGOMOMIC & ELEGANT HANDLE: Our Japanese knife features a black pakkawood handle and full tang design., making it both elegant and durable. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, the handle provides a comfortable non-slip grip and an ergonomic balance between blade and handle. It minimizes any potential fatigue, finger numbness or discomfort that may arise from prolonged use.
• PERFECT GIFT CHOICE: Japanese nakiri knives are famous for their top-notch materials and exceptional craftsmanship. And with our high quality scabbard case, this Japanese knife set is a exquiste gift for birthday, wedding housewarming celebration, Christmax or Thanksgiving, whatever the one cooks a lot in home kitchen or restaurant.