Shibata Koutetsu SG2 K-tip Petty 150mm

Shibata Koutetsu SG2 K-tip Petty 150mmThe Shibata Koutetsu SG2 K tip Petty 150mm is a stainless clad utility knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise in hand peeling, trimming, and detail work. Produced by Iron Clad in Fukuyama under Takayuki Shibatas Art Over Beauty philosophy, this double bevel blade features a K tip profile with a thinner, sharper point for picking and slicing garnishes. The flatter edge geometry supports controlled peeling when held in

This composition provides extended edge retention while the stainless cladding simplifies maintenance relative to fully reactive carbon blades

providing accessible stainless steel performance for household cooking

This 180mm santoku features a double bevel edge ground from Hitachi Ginsan Silver #3 steel

it pairs with a stabilised birch burl octagonal WA handle that displays intricate grain patterns

this knife pairs the blade with an octagonal Black Chacate WA handle

this knife presents a sturdy in-hand feel that glides through ingredients

and the double bevel accommodates standard sharpening angles between 15 and 18 degrees typical of Japanese gyuto profiles

this 150mm petty features an SLD steel core clad in stainless copper damascus with a kurouchi tsuchime finish

The 150mm edge length and slim profile suit intricate tasks such as deveining shrimp or cutting garnishes

I realized that this is the real difference between a handforged knife and a machine stamped knife

292 mm  Tip to Heel Length

The blade is constructed from Hitachi White 2 steel hardened to 60-64 HRC in a san-mai stainless clad configuration