Damascus Tanto Fixed Blade Knife with American Flag Resin Handle, and Leather Sheath unique chef collection Petty Knife — precision work

Petty Knife — precision work for smaller cuts and plating detail

A hunter field-dressing whitetail will use the tip for precision cuts and the belly for longer draws

non-porous material that resists moisture

Every head is finished individually

The lanyard holes add a practical carry option and help prevent accidental drops during active prep work

Damascus Tanto Fixed Blade Knife with American Flag Resin Handle, and Leather Sheath unique chef collection Petty Knife — precision workThe tanto blade profile originated in feudal Japan during the Heian period, carried by samurai as a secondary fighting blade and a symbol of personal honor. American bladesmiths adopted the tanto geometry in the 1980s and gave it a new identity, a strong, angular tip built for penetration and precision. At JWSteelCrafts, we get a lot of questions about this style. So let's break down what makes it special, where it came from, and why the tanto profile