Hokiyama Sakon Ginga Petty 135mm

It was founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa, Shikoku Island.

Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values:

Tradition, Innovation and practicality.

They maintain the original investment forging method cultivated for over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with a spirit of craftsmanship and aspirations for further innovations for the future.

While making traditional knives, they continue to look for modern technologies, materials and manufacturing process and always try to develop more refined products with the aim of further evolution.

The Sakon Ginga series is made of Gingami (Silver-3) stainless steel with a hardness of HRC 61-62.

They also feature SUS 405 stainless steel plating.

It has a beautiful Nashiji finish and an octagonal rosewood handle.

The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen.

A small, all-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping and slicing fruit and vegetables, chopping herbs and making garnishes that can also be used in hand cuts. The 135mm version seems to be an ideal size for versatile use.

• Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama
• Series: Sakon Ginga
• Knife type: Petty 135mm
• Blade length / Total length (mm): 135 / 260
• Grinding: Double bevel
• Finish: Nashiji
• Steel Type: Ginsan (Silver-3)
• Forging method: San Mai
• HRC hardness: 62
• Handle Type / Material: Octagon / Rosewood / Wood
• Thickness of spine at heel / tip (mm): 2 / 0.3
• Height of blade at heel (mm): 28
• Weight (gr): 71