Sakai Takayuki 63-layer Damascus Utility/Petty Knife, 120mm (4.7") Japanese Chef Knives The finish is kuro-uchi (black)

The finish is kuro-uchi (black) with a lacquer coating -- this helps protect the steel and should not be polished off

The slight gently curved edge is perfect for chopping while ensuring easy sharpening

Please note that Misono knives have a very polished edge

Excellent choice for beginners or home cooks

Sakai Takayuki 63-layer Damascus Utility/Petty Knife, 120mm (4.7") Japanese Chef Knives The finish is kuro-uchi (black)Sakai Takayuki 63 layer Damascus Utility Petty Knife, 120mm (4. 7") This style of knife is a perfect companion to a chef's knife or santoku. A petty knife is what the Japanese call our small "utility" or "paring" knives. Perfect for small and precise slicing, dicing, and mincing. And since the blade at the heel is deeper (shaped sort of like a mini chef's knife) than you find in most European "utility" knives, I find it a MUCH more useful shape, since