The Petty knife is light and thin with a bit of flex to it and is used for peeling, chopping and trimming. Not used in a hammer grip way meaning you don’t chop up and down like a chefs knife due to not having enough clearance for the knuckles. Mostly used for cutting away from the chopping board but is essential for any knife roll and home kitchen. The general size of a petty ranges from 95mm to 150mm but can go up to 180mm but this is considered to be in a slicing categories.

The Suisin Inox range is renowned for its balance of durability, sharpness, and ease of maintenance, making it an excellent choice for both professional chefs and home cooks. These knives are crafted from INOX stainless steel, a high-quality, rust-resistant alloy that offers excellent edge retention while being easier to sharpen than many other stainless steels. The blades are precision-forged to provide a keen, long-lasting edge, ensuring smooth and effortless cutting performance.

Weight: 55g

Handle Material: Western handle with birch wood composite and metal rivets

Handle Length: 100mm (3.9")

Blade Length: 80mm (3.1")

Blade Depth: 21mm

Thickness at spine: 1.4mm

Thickness at tip: 0.3mm

Cutting Edge: Double 50/50

Blade Material: AUS8 stainless steel single layer

Hardness (Rockwell scale): 58 - 59