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Rolin Knives 175mm Petty AEB-L Kurouchi Sandblasted Ironwood

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Handmade petty featuring a flat-ground, machine-finished wide-bevel AEB-L blade with a kurouchi finish. The octagonal wa-handle is also handmade, crafted from sandblasted ironwood.

All aspects of this knife were meticulously heat-treated, ground, machined, worked, shaped, and fit with an incredible amount of detail and intention by Nick Rolin. Originally from the Bay Area, Nick's blade shapes and styles are inspired by his years as a fine-dining line cook that preceded his time spent in NYC as a bartender after earning a degree in Sustainable Agriculture from UCSC. After a weekend knife making class in 2016, Nick began making knives for friends and the eventual demand lead to returning to the Bay Area in 2022 to make knives full-time.

We have been able to test a few of Nick's knives and were impressed not only with the craftsmanship and aesthetics but also the edge performance, cutting feel and sharpenability of the knives. We are lucky to have Nick in our backyard and are proud to be able to introduce his work to our knife community.

Everyday Prep

Good for veggies and boneless protein

Avoid Bones & Dense Foods

If you can't bite it, don't cut it.

Carbon Steel

Reactive blade.

Wide Kireba Bevel

Smooth, robust cutting feel.

Ambidextrous

Suitable for all users.

Petty

A small utility knife used for delicate work like peeling, trimming, and slicing small produce or herbs.

Listed Length: 175mm
Total Length: 300mm
Edge Length: 175mm
Heel Height: 36mm
Spine Thickness:
Weight:
Orientation: Ambidextrous

Blade Type:
Steel Type: AEB-L
Steel Hardness (HRC): 59-60
Maintenance: More Attention
Handle Type: Hybrid
Handle Material: Ironwood

  • This is a stainless steel knife.
  • It should be hand washed and towel dried. Dishwashers will degrade the edge and handle over time. Extended moisture exposure can still cause oxidation.
  • Use on wooden cutting boards for best results.
  • Avoid hard surfaces like bamboo or plates. Don't twist or scrape the edge on the cutting surface to avoid early dulling and edge damage.

Dive Deeper

Fine - Japanese Double Bevel

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AEB-L

Carbon (C): 0.67% | Chromium (Cr): 13.0% | Manganese (Mn): 0.6% | Silicon (Si): 0.4% | Vanadium (V): trace

AEB-L is a fine-grained stainless steel originally developed for razor blades. Known for its excellent toughness, fine carbide structure, and ease of sharpening, it performs like a carbon steel but resists corrosion effectively. Typically hardened to 59–62 HRC, it offers an outstanding balance of sharpness, durability, and polishability—ideal for kitchen and outdoor knives requiring high cutting performance with low maintenance.

About Rolin Knives


Rolin Knives is the work of Nick Rolin, an independent American bladesmith working in San Francisco. He's known for his complexly ground high-performance kitchen knives. Working in small batches, Nick forges or laminates his own steels and carefully heat-treats, grinds, and finishes each blade himself. His knives are appreciated for their laser-like cutting ability, clean finishes, and sculpted wa-style handles. With a strong Japanese influence and an uncompromising attention to geometry and balance, Rolin Knives offer professional-level performance for cooks who value handcrafted precision.

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