Penanto Japanese Kiridashi Brass Knife
- Item Weight: 0.05 pounds
- Batteries Required: No
- Assembly Required: No
- Product Dimensions: 5 × 0.6 × 0.1 inches
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
This kiridashi knife is a small, purpose-built marking tool rather than an all-purpose blade, worth it if that specific shape is what you want.
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ASIN: B06XW577FBModel: 440-042Category: Utility & Work Knives
Overview
The Penanto 440-042 is a Japanese kiridashi-style knife with a brass handle and a single angled edge, sized for close, controlled cuts rather than general chopping. At 0.8 ounces and just over five inches long, it sits in the pocket-knife weight class, built for marking, whittling, and fine trim work.
Kiridashi knives trade a full handle grip for a flat brass body that runs the length of the blade, keeping the whole tool thin enough to ride in a pencil case or tool roll. The angled tip is the working point on most kiridashi, useful for scoring lines before a cut rather than pushing through thick material. Specs here are limited to weight and dimensions, so fit and finish details are not confirmed.
- Japanese kiridashi-style single edge
- Brass body and handle
- 5 x 0.63 x 0.06 inch profile
- 0.8 ounce carry weight
Who it's for
Woodworkers, leatherworkers, and hobbyists after a dedicated marking or fine-cutting knife are the target buyer here. It is not a match for anyone who needs a knife to baton wood or handle heavy-duty cutting.
Pros and cons
- Slim enough for pocket or tool roll carry
- Kiridashi shape suits marking and detail work
- Light at 0.8 ounces
- No handle grip beyond the flat brass body
- Blade steel and edge geometry are not specified
Performance notes
The single-edge, angled-tip design of a kiridashi is built around push cuts and scoring rather than a slicing motion, which is why the blade profile looks different from a typical pocket knife. A brass body this thin (0.06 inches by spec) will flex less than it looks, but exact rigidity depends on how the blade is tempered, which is not listed here.
Specifications
| Brand | 440-042 |
|---|---|
| Model | 440-042 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.05 poundslower than 83% of 145 utility & work knives |
| Product Dimensions | 5 × 0.6 × 0.1 inches |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Other details | |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Item Model Number | 440-042 |
| Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Import | Imported |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a kiridashi knife used for?
It is a Japanese marking and trim knife, generally used for scoring lines, whittling, and fine detail cuts rather than general-purpose cutting.
How heavy is the Penanto 440-042?
It weighs 0.8 ounces and measures about 5 by 0.63 by 0.06 inches.