{"product_id":"epokishi-5-petty-knife","title":"Epokishi 5\" Petty Knife","description":"\u003c!-- HERO INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the \u003cstrong\u003eEpokishi Series 5\" Petty Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e — a nimble Japanese utility blade forged from \u003cstrong\u003e67-layer AUS-10 Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its compact profile excels at trimming, peeling, de-seeding, garnishing, and all the precise in-hand tasks where a chef’s knife feels oversized. A faceted \u003cstrong\u003egrey epoxy resin \u0026amp; carbon-fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e handle delivers balance, grip, and distinctive modern style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- LIFESTYLE \/ HERO IMAGE (PLACEHOLDER — swap URL) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Epokishi AUS-10 damascus knife on a marble surface with sliced fruit and a wooden cutting board.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/EpokishiSeries5-inchPettyknife_1.jpg?v=1759814046\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e67-layer AUS-10 Damascus\u003c\/strong\u003e: excellent edge life, toughness, and corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12° double-bevel\u003c\/strong\u003e: razor control for fruit, herbs, and delicate proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e~60 HRC hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: sharp, durable working edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrey resin \u0026amp; carbon-fiber handle\u003c\/strong\u003e: stable, moisture-resistant, and comfortable in hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight precision\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~105 g (3.7 oz) for low fatigue and excellent tip control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes signature gift\/storage box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnboxing \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet a closer look at the Epokishi Petty — Damascus layering, faceted resin–carbon handle, and finely tuned V-grind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1123372095?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Epokishi Series 5-inch Petty knife (1)\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003c!-- If you have a video, swap the iframe below with your embed. --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Advantages of a Japanese Petty Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUtility perfected:\u003c\/strong\u003e smaller than a chef’s knife, more capable than a paring knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate cuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimize bruising on soft fruit and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTight-space mastery:\u003c\/strong\u003e trims fat, deveins shrimp, and works safely in-hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced control:\u003c\/strong\u003e tapered blade + faceted handle keep the tip precise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Epokishi petty knife with a focuss on the AUS-10 Damascus blade angle showing V-shaped 12° grind.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/EpokishiSeries5-inchPettyknife_6_600x600.jpg?v=1759814046\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TWO INLINE DETAIL IMAGES: HANDLE → BLADE (PLACEHOLDERS) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Grey epoxy resin and carbon-fiber Epokishi handle close-up with mosaic pin.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/EpokishiSeries5-inchPettyknife_4_600x600.jpg?v=1759814046\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpokishi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePetty \/ Utility (5\" class)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAUS-10 core, 67-layer Damascus cladding (stainless)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~60 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge \/ Bevel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-bevel, 12° per side (V-grind)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat grinding edge to fine micro-bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey epoxy resin \u0026amp; carbon fiber, faceted profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-tang with bolster; decorative mosaic detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c!-- Dimensions --\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e273 mm \/ 10.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e145 mm \/ 5.71 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mm \/ 4.72 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width (at heel)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 mm \/ 1.10 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2 mm \/ 0.09 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c!-- Weight --\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105 g \/ 3.70 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamascus pattern; etched\/polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh (stainless Damascus cladding)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature Seido storage\/gift box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPEC DIAGRAM + INFOGRAPHIC (PLACEHOLDERS — swap URLs) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Epokishi petty knife feature infographic highlighting AUS-10 Damascus and handle details.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/Infographic_Epokishi-Petty-Knife_1500_min_600x600.jpg?v=1759790596\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Epokishi petty knife technical diagram with dimensions and materials.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/EpokishiSeries5-inchPettyknife_11_600x600.jpg?v=1759790596\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpokishi Series 5\" Petty Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature Seido storage\/gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT + PACKAGING IMAGE (PLACEHOLDER) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/EpokishiSeries5-inchPettyknife_8.jpg?v=1759789667\" alt=\"The Epokishi series Petty knife in a branded seido knvies storage gift box packaging.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash with mild soap; dry immediately (no dishwasher or soaking).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse only on wooden or soft plastic cutting boards; avoid glass, stone, or ceramic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain the edge (~\u003cstrong\u003e12° per side\u003c\/strong\u003e) with quality stones or rods — see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whetstones\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhetstones\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knife-sharpening-tools\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esharpening tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prying, twisting, or cutting hard bones or frozen foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore safely in the gift box, a knife block, or on a magnetic strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/EpokishiSeries5-inchPettyknife_9.jpg?v=1759790596\" alt='Epokishi 5\" petty knife with a grey resin and carbon fiber handle and damascus blade displayed a white background.'\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is a petty knife different from a paring knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe petty is slightly larger (around 5–6\"), giving you more versatility — comfortable in-hand yet capable on the board for small produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the handle real carbon fiber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Epokishi uses a \u003cstrong\u003egrey epoxy resin \u0026amp; carbon-fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e composite for rigidity, moisture resistance, and a distinctive look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat edge angle should I maintain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout \u003cstrong\u003e12° per side\u003c\/strong\u003e. Touch up with a fine rod; sharpen with stones for best bite and polish — see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whetstones\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhetstones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Damascus stainless?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the AUS-10 core is clad in \u003cstrong\u003estainless Damascus\u003c\/strong\u003e for high corrosion resistance. 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