The Takayuki Tsuchime Damascus Petty is ideal for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Takayuki knives are handmade in Sakai, Japan with 600 years of knife making experience by skilled craftsmen. With this expanded history, the workmanship and technology that creates Takayuki knives remains unchanged. Produced by various craftsmen, lead by head blacksmith, Itsuo Doi, sets the high standard of these high quality knives. Takayuki knives fascinate many people across borders and will continue to attract attention from people all over the world.