Petty knife - Tatsumi Mokue
A Handle for Every Hand
Tatsumi Mokue’s wooden handles are crafted with care in Sakai, Osaka, drawing on a tradition of specialist craftsmanship that has been passed down for generations.
The knives available at MJS bring together Tatsumi Mokue’s expertise in wooden handle-making with carefully finished blades, featuring distinctive details and materials chosen for everyday use.
The Wooden Handles
Magnolia with a Buffalo Horn Ring
A traditional Japanese handle made from magnolia wood and fitted with a ring of buffalo horn. Its comfortable, secure grip makes it a pleasure to use.
Olive Wood – Slim Oval Handle
The slim, oval-shaped handle is designed to complement the thin blade, offering comfortable handling and control for delicate, precise work.
Striped Ebony – Rounded Handle
Made from striped ebony, a dense, hard and substantial premium wood, this handle has smoothly rounded ends for a comfortable feel in the hand.
The Blade
The blade features a beautiful Damascus pattern created by its 17-layer construction, complemented by a hammered finish designed to help food release more easily during cutting.
Made from N10A stainless steel, it offers good resistance to rust and is easy to care for in everyday use.
Handle length: 122 mm
Blade length: 160 mm
Weight: 75 g
Handle Wood Options: Magnolia, Olive, Ebony
Box dimensions: 313 × 51 × 29 mm (Comes in its own box)
Made in Sakai, Osaka, Japan
