Woodworkers and crafters who want a low-cost, very light brass kiridashi for marking and fine layout work.
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You want a general-purpose fixed blade or a knife with a published steel grade, as this is a niche brass kiridashi.
Weight 0.8 ounces
Dimensions 5 x 0.63 x 0.06 inches
Priced 43% below the category median ($22.60 across 39 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 255 owner ratings
Popularity1.5/5
255 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Penanto 440-042 is a Japanese-style kiridashi knife priced at $12.99 with a 4.3-star rating from 255 verified buyers. The data lists a brass build, a very light 0.8-ounce weight, and dimensions of 5 by 0.63 by 0.06 inches, marking it as a thin, compact marking knife.
At 0.8 ounces and just 0.06 inches thick, this is a slim, specialized tool rather than a general utility knife. The kiridashi style is traditionally used for marking and fine layout work, and the brass construction and low price fit that niche role.
With no recorded monthly sales in this data and a 4.3-star average from 255 reviews, the Penanto sits at the modest end of this group on both rating and demand. It is a sensible low-cost pick for buyers who specifically want a light brass kiridashi and do not need broad cutting performance.
Pros
Very light 0.8-ounce weight
Low $12.99 price
Thin 0.06-inch profile suits fine marking and layout
4.3-star rating across 255 verified buyers
Cons
Lowest rating in this group at 4.3 stars
No recorded monthly sales in this data
Niche kiridashi role, not a general-purpose knife
Listing does not state a blade steel grade
Specifications
Weight
0.8 ounces
Dimensions
5 x 0.63 x 0.06 inches
Performance notes
At 5 by 0.63 by 0.06 inches and 0.8 ounces, the 440-042 is a slim, light kiridashi built for marking and fine layout rather than heavy cutting. The brass build and thin profile fit detailed craft work, but the listing does not specify a blade steel grade, so cutting-edge durability is unstated.
What buyers say
With 255 reviews at 4.3 stars, owner feedback is positive but more reserved than the higher-rated knives here. As a low-cost niche kiridashi, it draws crafters who value the light brass build and price, while the modest rating reflects its specialized role.
A kiridashi is a Japanese-style marking and layout knife. The Penanto 440-042 is a thin, light brass version, listed at 0.06 inches thick and 0.8 ounces.
Is this a general-purpose knife?
No. It is a niche brass kiridashi for fine marking work rather than a general utility or field knife.
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