{"product_id":"aogami-no-2-petty-knife-5-japanese-blue-steel-san-mai-carbon-steel-utility-knife-maple-wa-handle-kitchen-knife-chef-gift","title":"Aogami No.2 Petty Knife 5\" – Japanese Blue Steel San Mai,Carbon Steel Utility Knife, Maple Wa Handle, Kitchen Knife, Chef Gift","description":"YŌRI Aogami No.2 Petty – Authentic Japanese carbon steel\n\nThis is not a stainless knife pretending to be Japanese. The cutting core is genuine Aogami No.2 (Blue Steel #2), sourced from Sanyo Riki in Japan — the same steel custom bladesmiths reach for when\nperformance matters more than convenience.\n\nHardened to 62–64 HRC, it takes an edge most stainless knives simply cannot hold, and keeps it far longer. Three-layer san mai\nconstruction pairs that hard carbon core with stainless outer cladding, so you get carbon-steel cutting feel with real-world\npracticality.\n\n⚠ PLEASE READ BEFORE BUYING — THIS IS CARBON STEEL\n\nThe exposed cutting edge is high-carbon steel and it will react. Onions, tomatoes and citrus will develop a patina — a natural\ngrey-blue film that forms over time and actually protects the blade. This is not rust and not a defect. Wipe the blade dry after use and it will serve you for decades.\nIf you want a knife you can leave wet in the sink, this is not that knife. If you want the sharpest edge in your kitchen, it is.\n\nWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\n\n• Genuine Japanese Aogami No.2 carbon core — not a stainless imitation\n• 62–64 HRC — exceptional sharpness and edge retention\n• Three-layer san mai: hard carbon core, stainless cladding\n• Traditional Japanese octagonal wa handle in white maple with\n  buffalo horn ferrule\n• Feather-light at 69 g — precision without fatigue\n• 15° per side — traditional Japanese geometry, agile and precise\n\nTHE PETTY\n\nPetty is the knife you reach for when the big blade is too much. At 134 mm it sits between a paring knife and a chef's knife — long enough to handle a shallot or a fillet, small enough for in-hand work like peeling, trimming and segmenting citrus. Most kitchens have a chef's knife and a paring knife, and a gap in between. This fills it. Once you own a good petty, it becomes the\nknife you pick up without thinking.\n\nPERFORMANCE AND DESIGN\n\nBlue Steel #2 is prized among Japanese blacksmiths for its balance of hardness, toughness and ease of sharpening. Here it sits between two layers of stainless steel, giving the blade corrosion resistance on\nthe flats while keeping the pure carbon cutting edge exposed where it\nmatters.\n\nAt 2 mm thick and just 69 g, this is a genuinely light knife. The rounded spine and choil relieve pressure on the fingers, and the\ncurved heel transition prevents accidental finger contact — details that matter on a knife you'll hold for close, careful work.\n\nTHE HANDLE\n\nA traditional Japanese octagonal wa-handle in white maple, finished with a white buffalo horn ferrule. Hand-polished, light, and shaped to sit naturally in the hand whether you pinch-grip or hold the handle. The light handle shifts balance forward into the blade — where you want it.\n\nABOUT YŌRI\nYŌRI is a minimalist kitchen brand inspired by Japanese precision and Scandinavian simplicity. We create tools that not only perform exceptionally, but also elevate the everyday cooking experience.\n\nSPECIFICATIONS\n\nBlade length: 134 mm (5.28\")\nTotal length: 270 mm\nHandle length: 126 mm\nBlade core: Japanese Aogami No.2 (Blue Steel #2), Sanyo Riki\nConstruction: 3-layer san mai with stainless cladding\nCore hardness: 62–64 HRC\nHandle: octagonal wa-handle, white maple with buffalo horn ferrule\nEdge angle: 15° ± 1 per side\nBlade thickness: 2.0 mm\nWeight: 69 g\n\nCARE — IMPORTANT\n\nHand wash and dry immediately after use. Never leave the blade wet or in contact with acidic food (tomato, lemon, onion) for long. Never use a dishwasher. Store in a dry place — ideally in a saya (sheath) or a knife block. A patina will develop over time. Let it. It darkens the blade and protects the steel. If you ever see orange rust, it wipes off easily\nwith a damp cloth and a little baking soda — but with basic care, you'll never see it.\n\nSHIPPED FROM EUROPE\n\nNo customs fees. No import VAT on delivery. No three-week wait. Your\nknife ships from within the EU and arrives in days, with a European 30-day return policy and a real person to answer your questions.\n\nPERFECT AS A GIFT\n\nFor the cook who already owns stainless knives and wants to feel the difference. Arrives in a wooden gift box, with a printed care card explaining how to look after carbon steel.\n\nPLEASE NOTE\n\nCarbon steel is a living material. Each blade develops its own patina and character over time — yours will not look like anyone else's.\n\n30-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE\n\nWe stand behind the quality of our knives. If you are not fully satisfied, you can return your order within 30 days for a full refund\nor replacement","brand":"YŌRI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54892933808470,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/2449\/7750\/files\/1d254f15-il_fullxfull.8386171385_af9g.jpg?v=1785859166","url":"https:\/\/shop.kyoraikitchen.com\/products\/aogami-no-2-petty-knife-5-japanese-blue-steel-san-mai-carbon-steel-utility-knife-maple-wa-handle-kitchen-knife-chef-gift","provider":"KYŌRAI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}