Petty Knives

Petty knives are small and versatile Japanese kitchen knives designed for precision tasks and detailed food preparation. Often compared to Western utility knives, the petty knife is ideal for peeling fruits, trimming meat, slicing small ingredients, and other delicate cutting work.

Typically ranging from 120mm to 150mm in blade length, petty knives offer excellent control and maneuverability. Their compact size makes them perfect for tasks where larger knives such as gyuto or santoku may feel too bulky.

Japanese petty knives are available in a wide range of steels, including stainless steels like VG10 and molybdenum stainless steel as well as traditional carbon steels. Because of their precision and versatility, petty knives are an essential complement to larger kitchen knives in both professional kitchens and home cooking environments.