Shimomura Murato Sharp – AUS10 Petty Knife 90 mm

Brand & Heritage
Founded in 1874 in Sanjo City, one of Japan’s most renowned cutlery-making regions, Shimomura began as a maker of sickles and hoes before evolving into a master of stainless steel knives, scissors, and slicers. With over 140 years of expertise, Shimomura is committed to delivering sharp, durable, and easy-to-maintain cutting tools.

Each Shimomura knife goes through around 35 meticulous steps from forging to finishing. The blades are sharpened using the highly skilled wet grinding method, where water is applied continuously during sharpening to create a refined Hamaguri edge. This process produces a blade polished to a mirror-like finish, ensuring exceptional sharpness, smooth cutting, and longer edge retention compared to conventional knives.

Murato Sharp Series
The Murato Sharp series is forged from AUS10 stainless steel, a premium-grade steel praised for its balance of sharpness, edge retention, and ease of resharpening. The handle is made from resin, a heat-resistant, low-maintenance material that is also dishwasher- and dryer-safe, offering both durability and convenience.

Specifications

• Type: Petty / Paring Knife

• Edge Length: 90 mm

• Total Length: [Not specified]

• Core Steel (Hagane): AUS10 Stainless Steel

• Cladding (Jigane): Stainless Steel

• Handle: Resin

• Weight: ~55 g

• Spine Thickness: 1.8 mm

• Height at Heel: 30 mm

• Hardness: 58–60 HRC

• Origin: Made in Japan

Features & Use
This 90 mm Petty Knife is compact and highly versatile, designed for delicate and precise tasks. It excels at working around small spaces (such as trimming meat near bones), cutting garnishes, peeling, slicing onions, or preparing small fruits and vegetables. Its lightweight build and razor-sharp edge make it a must-have companion to larger kitchen knives.