Overview

The Anryu Shiro Kuro Damascus Petty 150mm is a compact Japanese utility knife for trimming meat, slicing fruit and preparing smaller vegetables. Its White #2 carbon steel core takes a fine edge and responds readily to sharpening, while the 150mm blade offers more reach than a paring knife without the size of a full-length gyuto.

A dark kurouchi finish meets visible Damascus layers along the bevel, giving each blade its own character. The rounded Rosewood Circle handle has a warm wood grain and a comfortable, simple shape. Made in Echizen, Japan, this knife comes from the Anryu workshop, whose tradition continues under blacksmith Takumi Ikeda.

Common Questions

What is a 150mm petty knife best used for?

Use it for shallots, garlic, herbs, fruit, trimming boneless proteins and other jobs where a chef's knife feels too large. Its pointed tip is useful for controlled detail work, while its length handles small slicing tasks on a cutting board.

Is the Anryu White #2 petty suitable for home cooks?

Yes, if you are comfortable caring for carbon steel. It suits cooks who value a fine edge and enjoy maintaining their knives. Use a gentle slicing or push-cutting motion and avoid bones, frozen food and twisting the edge through hard ingredients.

Will this knife rust, and how should I care for it?

The White #2 core and iron cladding are reactive. A patina is normal, but moisture left on the blade can cause rust. Wipe it during use, hand-wash after cooking and dry it immediately. Never soak it or put it in a dishwasher. For longer storage, apply a light coat of tsubaki knife oil.

Sharpening and Everyday Use

Maintain the edge with a suitable whetstone as needed. Light passes on a Tokushu Knife leather strop can help refresh a clean edge between sharpening sessions. Use a knife-friendly surface such as a Hasegawa cutting board, and avoid glass or stone boards.

Specifications

Brand: Anryu

Knife Type: Petty / utility knife

Core Steel: Shirogami (White) #2 carbon steel

Cladding Type: Reactive iron Damascus cladding

Finish: Kurouchi with visible Damascus layers

Blade Length: 150mm nominal

Blade Height at Heel: Approximately 35mm

Spine Thickness: Approximately 2.8mm

Weight: Approximately 84g

Handle Material: Rosewood, rounded Circle / oval shape, with black ferrule

Edge: Double bevel

Origin: Echizen, Fukui, Japan

Dimensions and weight are approximate reference measurements for this model. Individual knives vary in size, finish, Damascus pattern and wood grain.