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USA, and I'm interested in grabbing a decent petty. Not sure if I want to keep having to oil my knives. Might switch to an affordable brand like Mercer or Victorinox. And sell off my high-carbon, raw steel knives.New Knife Questionnaire
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I like all of those. I think it's because my knife bar is behind my coffee pot. Might grab a roll bag.For the petty knife, what do you think of this? Not a wooden handle, but it'll fit the rest of what you seek quite well.
Japanese Petty Knife - ZANMAI - Classic Molybdenum Corian Serie - S...
The Classic Molybdenum line has the Zanmai logo engraved on the bottom of the handle, which has been polished, giving the mirrored finish. Specifications K...miuraknives.com
Another possibility, with a pakkawood handle:
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I don't know where in TX you are from (I think Houston has a lot of humidity?), so atmospheric humidity could be a factor regarding your blade-oiling problems. If rust-resistance is truly an issue but you like the carbon-steel edges, you might instead consider upgrading past your current knives to a stainless-clad carbon-steel gyuto.
Maybe something like this might be a possible replacement for the gyuto?
https://www.**************.com/minamoto1.html (It's at Chef Knives to Go.)
I'm in Abilene, by the way. Not known for humidity.
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This would be my recommendation as well. Great little knife in a low maintenance steelYou can get a takamura 150 petty in vg10 (stainless alloy) and black pakkawood handle from KKF vendor @TokushuKnife for the excellent price of $99. Use code KKF15 at checkout and get the even better price of $84.15. For comparison's sake, I've seen this same knife listed elsewhere for $110, $115, even $130+, so this is a screamin deal on a very nimble petty that's great for soft product like shallot, strawberry, zucchini, stone fruit, etc.
Takamura VG10 150mm Petty Western Handle Black
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Would forcing a patina be a solution?For the petty knife, what do you think of this? Not a wooden handle, but it'll fit the rest of what you seek quite well.
Japanese Petty Knife - ZANMAI - Classic Molybdenum Corian Serie - S...
The Classic Molybdenum line has the Zanmai logo engraved on the bottom of the handle, which has been polished, giving the mirrored finish. Specifications K...
Another possibility, with a pakkawood handle:
MAC Professional Utility Knife, 6" | Cutlery and More
Shop for MAC Professional Utility Knives at Cutlery and More. We are your source for everything MAC Knives with FREE shipping on orders over $49. We are experts in kitchen knives & cookware.
I don't know where in TX you are from (I think Houston has a lot of humidity?), so atmospheric humidity could be a factor regarding your blade-oiling problems. If rust-resistance is truly an issue but you like the carbon-steel edges, you might instead consider upgrading past your current knives to a higher-quality stainless-clad carbon-steel gyuto.
Red stuff that required vinegar to scrape off with a brillo pad.
On it
Stabilising may be achieved by using short contact with phosphoric acid and smoothing with a simple towel. Rinse abundantly the hottest water, finally use dish soap to neutralise. Active rust will turn into a stable, black patina. Patina is a further oxidation of common rust.
