The petty knife is an essential tool in any kitchen, offering precision and versatility for smaller, more delicate tasks. It serves as a compact, agile counterpart to the Gyuto, making it perfect for peeling, trimming, slicing fruit, and handling intricate cutting work that requires control and accuracy. Whether you’re deveining shrimp, mincing garlic, or making precise cuts on smaller ingredients, the Petty knife is the ideal choice.

Compared to larger knives, the petty knife is lightweight and easy to maneuver, allowing for effortless handling and precision. While Western kitchens often rely on paring knives for similar tasks, the Petty’s slightly longer and narrower blade provides better reach and versatility. It can be used for both in-hand peeling and cutting on a board, making it a must-have for any chef who values efficiency and fine detail in their prep work.

With its razor-sharp edge and nimble design, the petty knife bridges the gap between a paring knife and a Gyuto, ensuring that no task is too small for precision cutting.

The Silver 3 Nashiji knives showcase his deep mastery of steel no 3 (Ginsan) stainless carbon steel. Featureing the subtly textured nashiji finish a fine, dappled effect reminiscent of oriental lacquer accents Kato’s signature thin, laser‑sharp edge geometry, delivering effortless cutting performance. The design balances comfort and refined aesthetics. With a hardness around 61 HRC, the steel offers excellent edge retention, easy sharpening, and corrosion resistance. These knives combine traditional San Mai forging, hand‑grinding, and meticulous heat­ treating skills Kato honed under his father Hiroshi to create instruments that are as functional as they are collectible.

Weight: 63g

Handle Material: Octagonal Buffalo with ebony black ferrule

Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")

Blade Length: 117mm (4.6")

Blade Depth: 29mm

Thickness at spine: 2.2mm

Thickness at tip: 0.4mm

Cutting Edge: Double 50/50

Blade Material: Silver 3/Ginsan core with stainless steel cladding and nashiji finish 

Hardness (Rockwell scale): 62 - 63