Yoshikane Hamono White #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm collection-blade-only Western karin wood yo handle

Western karin wood yo handle

A true masterpiece from Nigara Hamono's head blacksmith Gō Yoshizawa

This Blue #2 petty from Hatsukokoro is a perhaps more utility knife than traditional petty

If you prefer the shape and indeed as a smaller knife with plenty of height works nicely in a similar role to a ko-santoku

Like a cross between a small Santoku and a Petty knife

Yoshikane Hamono White #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm collection-blade-only Western karin wood yo handleLooking for a high quality and trusty workhorse for every job then this definitely fits the bill! It hits all the positive notes in a gyuto well balanced, excellent sharpness right of the box and looks wonderful.