Endo Shoji Sabun Powder Pro 100 - 150mm Petty

Powder Pro is the premium stainless house-brand line from Endo Shoji, one of Japan's leading professional kitchen supply companies.

Earlier examples of this line were identified as using FAX20, a powder metallurgy steel produced by Nachi-Fujikoshi and typically hardened to around 65.5 HRC. While Endo Shoji no longer specifies the steel on the blade or in its current product literature, we have seen no indication that the underlying materials or construction have changed.

As a result, we expect performance to be broadly comparable to other high-end powder metallurgy cutlery steels such as R2/SG2 or SRS15, though the manufacturer does not currently disclose the exact alloy.

One of the line's biggest strengths is its value. Powder Pro delivers the high hardness, excellent edge retention, and toughness expected from premium powder metallurgy steels at a price that's often below comparable knives from more widely recognized brands.

Steel: Undisclosed high-speed powder metallurgy steel (historically specified as FAX20)

Hardness: Approximately 65.5 HRC (historical specification)

Construction: Clad stainless

Grind: Double bevel with an asymmetrical edge geometry

Handle: Black resin-impregnated wood

Blade length: 150 mm

Weight: 86 g

Balance: Slightly handle-biased, balancing just behind the bolster

Origin: Japan

In Use: At just 86 grams, this 150 mm petty feels quick and agile without being flimsy. The slight handle bias makes it easy to guide through detail work, trimming, and small prep jobs, while the powder steel holds an edge for an impressively long time. It's the kind of knife that disappears in your hand and just gets out of the way.