Morihei Hisamoto 150mm Petty Stainless Pakka Handle Natural Stone Finish

An excellent performing inexpensive stainless series from the venerable Morihei Hisamoto of Tokyo. Slim right biased monosteel stainless blade has a natural stone factory edge, the best factory edge in it's price range period. These are easy to sharpen, hold their edge well for this type of stainless; while it doesn't have the longest edge life of all stainless steels it's tough and accommodating provided you follow a few basic guidelines. This is an excellent series for those who are looking for an inexpensive high performance Japanese knife, professionals and home cooks alike. 

Brand: Morihei 森平
Profile: Petty
Size: 150mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Mono SUS-440
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 255mm
Edge Length: 150mm
Handle to Tip Length: 160mm
Blade Height: 28mm
Thickness: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 104mm
Weight: 81g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Hardness: 59±1HRC
Final Edge: Morihei 森平平