The Koutetsu Chromax 135mm Petty is one of those rare knives you'll instinctively reach for every single day. Designed by Takayuki Shibata, one of Japan's most respected modern knife makers, it embodies the philosophy that has made the Koutetsu line legendary: exceptional cutting performance through uncompromising geometry.
This is a true laser.
From the moment the blade touches an ingredient, you'll immediately understand why Shibata-san has developed such a devoted following among professional chefs and enthusiasts around the world. The ultra-thin grind glides effortlessly through shallots, herbs, citrus, garlic, strawberries, boneless proteins, and countless everyday prep tasks with remarkably little resistance.
At its core is Chromax, a premium semi-stainless steel prized for combining the edge retention and aggressive bite of high-performance carbon steel with significantly improved corrosion resistance. The stainless cladding makes daily maintenance refreshingly simple, allowing you to enjoy outstanding performance without the constant attention demanded by traditional carbon steels.
At just 135mm, this petty excels where larger knives feel cumbersome. Whether you're trimming proteins, slicing fruit, preparing garnishes, or handling precision work on the board, this knife delivers remarkable control while maintaining the cutting performance that has become synonymous with the Koutetsu name.
Minimal in appearance. Extraordinary in performance
Specs:
Maker: Takayuki Shibata
Series: Koutetsu
Knife Type: Petty
Blade Length: 135mm
Core Steel: Chromax Semi-Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Construction: Sanmai
Grind: Double Bevel (50/50)
Hardness: Approximately 64 HRC
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood with Ebony Ferrule
Made in: Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan
This blade ships from Japan. We cannot control and are not responsible for duties outside of Japan.
Care:
Wash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.
Cutting Surface:
Recommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, titanium, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.
Sharpening:
We recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.
This product ships from Japan, we cannot control duties or taxes for various countries.
== Shipping cost ==
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We currently have special volume discount from FedEx and you will be able to choose which shipping option based on price and delivery schedule.
== Global shipment ==
We ship globally. However this is controlled by Japanese government and FedEx shipping policy. There are some countries we are prohibited to ship and we are sorry but this is not under our control.
== Signature required ==
Any shipment with the value over USD150 will be shipped with “signature required” option with FedEx.
== Product return ==
We only accept products returns with original packaging that is not open and no damage to the product. Please pay shipping on your own back to our Tokyo warehouse.
== Shipment schedule ==
All our products are shipped directly from our Tokyo warehouse. Any orders received before 12pm Monday to Friday (Japan time) will be shipped during the same day. Any orders received after 12pm Monday to Friday (Japan time) will be shipped on the next business day. We do not ship on the weekend (Saturday & Sunday) Japan time. We also observe Japanese national holidays and other customary holidays.
