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.

AS  Nashiji Kurouchi series blends the rugged charm of traditional kurouchi with refined nashiji (pear-skin) texture .At its heart lies Aogami Super steel, hardened to around 62 63 HRC, offering razor-sharp performance and resilience, while the kurouchi finish preserves grainy rustic patina that resists rust enhanced by the classic Nashiji speckle for both aesthetics and functionality. Each blade is thinned to a precise kiriha bevel profile, delivering fast, clean slices and easy sharpening.. Overall, this line captures Kato’s skillful marriage of time-honored forging methods with chef grade performance ideal for cooks seeking a dependable workhorse that also makes a striking statement on the cutting board.

Weight: 67g

Handle Material: Octagonal magnolia with black buffalo ferrule

Handle Length: 116mm (4.5")

Blade Length: 146mm (5.7")

Blade Depth: 29mm

Thickness at spine: 2.6mm

Thickness at tip: 0.2mm

Cutting Edge: Double 50/50

Blade Material: Aogami Super (AS) core with stainless steel cladding and kurouchi, nashiji finish 

Hardness (Rockwell scale): 62 - 63