Kiridashi Aogami Utility Knife

The Kiridashi Aogami Utility Knife is a petty knife. A small utility knife for peeling, trimming, garnishes and in-hand work where a chef's knife is too big.

Who it suits

For chefs, sushi and Japanese restaurants, hotel kitchens, butchers and home cooks.

Common questions

Japanese knives: steel, hardness and care
Japanese knives use harder steel and thinner edges than most Western knives, so they cut more cleanly and stay sharp longer. Stainless and powder steels are easy to live with; carbon steels take the keenest edge but need drying and oiling. Use them on wood or rubber boards, never on glass, stone or steel.

Does it rust?
Yes, carbon steel will rust and develop a patina if left wet. Wipe it dry after every cut of acidic food, wash and dry it straight after use, and oil the blade lightly before storage.

How should it be sharpened?
On Japanese whetstones: a medium grit (around 1000) to sharpen and a fine grit (3000 to 6000) to polish, holding the maker's angle. Hone gently on a ceramic rod between sharpenings; avoid pull-through sharpeners.

Can it go in the dishwasher?
No. Dishwasher heat, detergent and knocks damage the edge and the handle; hand-wash and dry it.

Bait Al Diafa is a UAE HORECA supplier based in Sharjah, supplying professional knives, sharpening stones and chef tools to restaurants, hotels, sushi bars, butchers and home cooks across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE.