BLACK GHOST 15 cm Paring Petty Knife - Hiba Ebony Wa Handle - Kurouchi G3 Steel

BLACK GHOST 6" Paring Petty Knife - Hiba Ebony Wa Handle - Kurouchi G3 Steel [6” / 15 cm] * use Right or Left Handed WEIGHT: 82g / 2.9 oz BLADE LENGTH: 15 cm / 6.0” OVERALL LENGTH: 28 cm / 11” BLADE HEEL THICKNESS:  3 mm BLADE HEEL HEIGHT:  3 cm / 1.2" BLADE:  G3 Super Steel (High Carbon Semi-Stainless) FINISH:  Kurouchi HANDLE:  Hiba - Ebony Octagonal COLLAR: Ebony HRC: 60-61 FORGING:   Hongasumi by 1st Rank Dentou Kogeshi Craftsman ENGRAVING: Kikusumi Logo engraved onto the blade ORIGIN: 堺 Sakai Japan Paring / Petty Smaller than most other knives, the BLACK GHOST paring knife is ideal for small and intricate cutting tasks. Its blade length and pointed tip make it skilled at anything from sectioning citrus fruits, cleaning herbs & mushroom, pitting fruit and stemming vegetables..It could also be used as a steak knife on the dinner table..   Its small size octagonal shape handle fits comfortably in the hand allowing it to excel at peeling root vegetables and fruit.  Ideal knuckle clearance makes the BLACK GHOST petty great for chopping or slicing fine herbs on a cutting board using a straight forward motion.  The BLACK GHOST petty knife blade is thin which allows it to excel at jobs that require agility and precision such as stemming and seeding peppers, thinly slicing garlic, or cutting shallots into tiny dice.  The ergonomic handle and razor sharp blade are fitted seamlessly making the BLACK GHOST petty knife one you can work with comfortably all day. G3 Steel Blade Enjoy the superior edge retention and sharpness of a high carbon knife without the worry of rusting.  Next generation G3 steel features the most recent advancements in metallurgy.  Designed for the most demanding, high paced kitchen environments G3 eliminates the hassle of treating your knives each day to prevent stains and oxidation.  With a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 60-61, they offer a rare combination of traditional Japanese high carbon knives with stainless steel properties. Kurouchi Finish Kurouchi refers to the speckled black finish on the upper section of the blade. More than any other finish it reflects the true artisan process of knife making. Japanese Crafsmanship Hongasumi forging means the blades are forged only by our master artisans and receive the highest level of detail in finishing.  Unmatched quality that can provide extra precision and preformance for demanding cooks and chefs. Wa Handle 黒檀 + ヒバ 八角柄  Kikusumi BLACK GHOST knife is paired with our original Japanese wa Ebony & Hiba octagonal handle. Beautifully carved in an ergonomic octagonal shape that fits the hand comfortably and securely. Custom Saya Crafted over months by our artisan to fit the blade snuggly and maintain ideal storage humidity, each knife comes with a protective wooden sheath called a “Saya” . Carefully choses magnolia wood combined with an ebony wood pin completes the BLACK GHOST knife series. Elevate your cooking with a handcrafted knife that forges beauty with performance together as one. SHIPPING INFO Please provide a telephone # for the courier to contact at the time of purchase. HANDLING We generally shipped your order within the next 1 to 2 business days. *We will deliver the products in stock immediately PRODUCT PHOTOS The picture showing on the item page is a representative image of the product. The product shipped will be similar but please be aware the actual color, pattern, shape and size may slightly differ from the pictures shown regarding items hand-made by the artists and made using natural materials such as wood. -- TAX & DUTIES -- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are solely the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.