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 Takeshi Saji Aogami #2 Rainbow Damascus is a striking handmade Japanese kitchen knife that combines traditional blacksmithing with exceptional visual artistry. Its Aogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel) core is renowned for its excellent edge retention, sharpness and ease of sharpening, while the distinctive Rainbow Damascus cladding features shimmering layers of copper, brass and bronze, creating a vibrant, multi-coloured pattern across the blade. Finished with a durable Corian handle, offering a smooth, comfortable and low-maintenance grip, this knife brings together outstanding cutting performance, innovative materials and Saji-san’s unmistakable craftsmanship.

Weight: 160g

Handle Material: Acrylic

Handle Length: 110mm (4.3")

Blade Length: 152mm (5.9")

Blade Depth: 36mm

Thickness at spine: 1.6mm

Thickness at tip: 0.4mm

Cutting Edge: Double 50/50

Blade Material: Aogami 2 rainbow damascus (blue 2) Iron clad-reactive

Hardness (Rockwell scale): 61 - 62