Petty Knife

A petty knife is a small utility / paring knife designed mainly for delicate work and smaller tasks  like chopping herbs, small fruits or vegetables and ingredients requiring precise cuts and accuracy. They typically feature a short blade length ranging from a 75mm up to around 150mm and are an extremely versatile knife in most kitchens.

For many customers, both professional chefs and passionate home cooks, a combination of petty knife and an all round chef's knife will cover a significant range of jobs in the kitchen. 

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Nigara Hamono SG2 Damascus Kiritsuke Petty 150mm
Nigara Hamono SG2 Damascus Kiritsuke Petty 150mm
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Simon Maillet Sheffield Seven Petty + Gyuto
Simon Maillet Sheffield Seven Petty + Gyuto
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Frquently Asked Questions about Petty Knife

What is a petty knife?

The petty knife is a Japanese design equivalent of the short Western style knives used to peel fruit and vegetables, chop herbs or slice smaller pieces of boneless meat and are generally fitted with small and lightweight handle that help with precise cuts and jobs where dexterity is required.

What is the best petty knife to get?

This depends on what you will do most - a short petty (75-100mm) will be best if you use a paring knife regularly and is ideal for jobs like peeling whereas a longer 150mm petty is also useful for cutting boneless meat and offers a little crossover and utility with a chef knife and the 110-135mm size bracket is a good option for doing a bit of everything so plan your petty purchase by considering the tasks you do most.

Choosing the perfect knife & accessories

We've helped thousands of customers choose their perfect knife and kitchen accessories since 2011 and we're here to help you too.

Read our guide to choosing a Japanese knife and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!