Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami Stainless Migaki Petty 135mm

About the Shape – This is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board. Perfect for slicing shallots, cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. Additionally, Petty knives are an indispensable tool for those who feel uncomfortable wielding a larger chef knife.

About Wakui-san – Toshihiro Wakui-san is a third-generation maker of hand-forged crowbars who pivoted his business to knife making when hand-made crowbars went out of fashion. He mastered the art in four short years apprenticing under Kazuomi Yamamoto of Yoshikane and got to work making his own knives. Working completely solo in a rather chaotic workshop a la Doc Brown, he produces gorgeous blades with excellent fit and finish.

This Migaki series features a thick spine with a gorgeous taper, allowing the knife to be both razor-sharp and fairly durable for a Japanese blade. The shirogami #2 steel core is capable of legendary sharpness, and an outer layer of stainless steel makes them easier to maintain. Combine that with an octagon rosewood handle, and you’ve got one stunning blade!