{"product_id":"shinko-5-petty-110-layers","title":"Shinko 5\" Petty 110 Layers","description":"\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Shinko Series 5\" Petty Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e — a compact Japanese utility blade hand-forged from \u003cstrong\u003e110 alternating layers\u003c\/strong\u003e (55 × AUS-10 + 55 × VG-10) of Damascus steel. The result is a razor-keen edge with superb toughness and corrosion resistance, perfect for peeling, trimming, de-seeding, garnishing and all precision prep. A stabilized maple–resin handle delivers balance, grip and distinctive beauty in every piece.\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\u003e110-layer Damascus\u003c\/strong\u003e: 55 AUS-10 + 55 VG-10 layers for sharpness, bite \u0026amp; stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9–12° double-bevel\u003c\/strong\u003e: surgical precision for fruit, herbs and garnishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e+60 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e: excellent edge life without being brittle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilized maple \u0026amp; resin handle\u003c\/strong\u003e: ergonomic, water-resistant, each one unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatherweight control\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~85 g for agility and low fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shinko Series 5 inch Petty Knife details on wooden cutting board.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/ShinkoSeriesPetty_8.jpg?v=1757716282\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnboxing \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the compact precision of the Shinko Petty: Damascus construction, nimble balance, and everyday versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1109260736?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=\"Shinko Series Petty Knife\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eClean, delicate 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 in-hand safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced control:\u003c\/strong\u003e tapered blade + stabilized handle keep the tip precise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"110-layer AUS-10 \u0026amp; VG-10 Damascus blade close-up on Shinko petty knife on a wooden cutting board with fruits.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/ShinkoSeriesPetty_6.jpg?v=1757716282\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- DETAIL IMAGES BEFORE SPECS --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Stabilized maple and resin handle close-up on Shinko petty knife.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/ShinkoSeriesPetty_4.jpg?v=1757716282\"\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\u003eShinko Series\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\u003e110-layer Damascus: 55 × AUS-10 + 55 × VG-10\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, 9–12° per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e266 mm \/ 10.47 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\u003e130 mm \/ 5.12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 mm \/ 1.22 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\u003e1.87 mm \/ 0.07 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStabilized maple wood \u0026amp; resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127 mm \/ 5.00 in\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, hand-forged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 g \/ 3.0 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, polished bolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shinko Petty Knife feature infographic detailed view with labeled features on a white background.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/PettyKnifeShinkoSeries_infographic.jpg?v=1757716282\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Petty knife technical specification diagram with dimensions and material details.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/PettyShinkoSeries_specs.jpg?v=1757716282\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShinko Series 5\" Petty Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature storage \/ gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimied Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shinko 5-inch petty knife with Seido Knives gift box packaging on a white background.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/PettyKnife5-inch3DShinkoSeries_1500_min.jpg?v=1752957510\"\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 wooden or soft plastic cutting boards; avoid glass, marble, or stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain the edge with quality stones or rods — see \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/seidoknives.com\/collections\/knife-sharpening-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003esharpening tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"whetstones\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/seidoknives.com\/collections\/whetstones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ewhetstones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore safely in a block, sheath, or on a magnetic strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the 110-layer construction different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinko alternates \u003cstrong\u003e55 layers of AUS-10\u003c\/strong\u003e (toughness, corrosion resistance) with \u003cstrong\u003e55 layers of VG-10\u003c\/strong\u003e (edge retention, bite). Together they create a keen, durable edge with striking Damascus patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the petty knife the same as a paring knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe petty is slightly larger and more versatile—great for in-hand work but also comfortable on the board for small produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs each handle identical?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The stabilized maple \u0026amp; resin process makes every pattern unique, while keeping the handle dimensionally stable and water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seido Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548825903148,"sku":"967213480526","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/PettyKnife5-inch3DShinkoSeries_1500_min.jpg?v=1779037918","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/shinko-5-petty-110-layers","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}