Smallest hand-forged kitchen knife?

[pgugger]

After coming across this comically small knife, https://knifejapan.com/iwami-okamitsu-ginger-knife-55mm/, I wondered, what is the smallest hand-forged kitchen knife you have come across? I suppose I specifically mean knives that have "normal" handles and might actually be useful. Here are some in western style that are approaching (or surpassing) the limit of utility: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mini-1-5-worlds-smallest-chef-knife-set-for-you#/

 

[parbaked]

https://homebutcher.com/collections/black-blade-knives-tiny-knives

 

[plluke]

After coming across this comically small knife, https://knifejapan.com/iwami-okamitsu-ginger-knife-55mm/, I wondered, what is the smallest hand-forged kitchen knife you have come across? I suppose I specifically mean knives that have "normal" handles and might actually be useful. Here are some in western style that are approaching (or surpassing) the limit of utility: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mini-1-5-worlds-smallest-chef-knife-set-for-you#/

That Okamitsu is almost "cute". I've never seen a knife where the handle is more than twice as long as the blade!

 

[pgugger]

That Okamitsu is almost "cute". I've never seen a knife where the handle is more than twice as long as the blade!

I know! I have to admit that I couldn't resist and ordered one, haha. It's probably not very useful but might be a good conversation piece.

 

[plluke]

Hahaha awesome. That’ll be a great new knife post. Pros use 270s but REAL pros use 55s!

 

[mc2442]

I definitely laughed audibly when I pulled up the ginger knife. "Cute" is probably the best description for it.

 

[aboynamedsuita]

Anyone else remember when Isaiah Schroeder made the mini knife with saya?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhiBlVKD8Us/?igshid=10m14jvqg1f40

 

[bahamaroot]

Anyone else remember when Isaiah Schroeder made the mini knife with saya?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhiBlVKD8Us/?igshid=10m14jvqg1f40

That's the first thing I thought of when I saw the title of the thread!

 

[pgugger]

Anyone else remember when Isaiah Schroeder made the mini knife with saya?

Nice! Maybe useful as a premium toothpick.

 

[plluke]

Anyone else remember when Isaiah Schroeder made the mini knife with saya?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhiBlVKD8Us/?igshid=10m14jvqg1f40

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I want 10! Tree ornaments, party favors, toothpick substitute for appetizers, they would be so useful. One thinning session and it might disappear though.

 

[pgugger]

In case anyone here is curious how that Okamitsu performs: https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/...est-hand-forged-japanese-kitchen-knife.45407/