Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef SP Petty Knife, 150mm / 5.9" Aonikou Blue-2 Carbon Steel In terms of hardness they

In terms of hardness they are slightly harder than the Super Stones

These knives are very sharp

poultry or fish

Highly recommended

Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef SP Petty Knife, 150mm / 5.9" Aonikou Blue-2 Carbon Steel In terms of hardness theyA perfect companion to a chef's knife or santoku. A petty knife is what the Japanese call our "utility" or "paring" knives. If you already own a small utility knife or just don't find that you use them much, and if you want something that can be more versatile and used like a small slicer or "sandwich knife", then this is the perfect length (it's long enough to be used like a small chef's knife really). These rectangular dimples also look REALLY cool