Shiro Kamo Keyaki Petty Knife 135mm - G-401-KY

Description

The Shiro Kamo Keyaki Petty Knife 135mm has a Super Aogami steel core with a superior hardness rating (63-64 HRC) that is easy to resharpen. Shop Japanese knives at House of Knives.
House of Knives is a successful privately 100% Canadian owned business that was first established in 1979. The company, which is based in Burnaby, BC Canada, offers a wide selection of high quality kitchen cutlery in retail locations across British Columbia and Alberta and online on multiple e-commerce channels including its own corporate website. The retailer distinguishes itself from other competitors by offering a broader selection of quality cutlery and related products, a higher level of customer service, and a sharper focus on product knowledge. Today, House of Knives is the largest cutlery chain in Canada with 15 locations.
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