Petty Knife

About

The petty knife is Japan's utility knife. It is smaller than a gyuto, more precise than a santoku, and ideal for detail work: peeling, trimming, breaking down herbs, and any task that needs control over power. The Japanese petty corresponds roughly to a Western paring or utility knife, but with a thinner blade and finer edge. Ours are made by Japanese blacksmiths using traditional techniques.