Japanese Petty Knives

The Japanese Knife for Peeling and Small Tasks: Petty

The Petty knife is always close to the cook's hands. No other Japanese knife is held as often as this one. It's a small all-purpose knife for various kitchen tasks like peeling, slicing, and coring fruits and vegetables. To the question, "What is a Petty knife," one could answer: the constant companion of the cook.

Should a small knife like the Petty knife be of high quality?

These beautiful knife forms measure between 120 mm and 150 mm. Even though Sashimi knives or Santoku knives may promise more prestige at first glance, the Petty knife is actually the most important knife for everyday use. That's because it's constantly in use. Therefore, it should perhaps be of special quality, maybe even of special beauty.