The Petty knife, also known as a Japanese paring knife or utility knife, is a small, versatile kitchen tool primarily used for precision tasks. It typically features a blade length ranging from 80mm to 180mm (approximately 3 to 6 inches), making it larger than a western paring knife but smaller than a chef's knife, such as the Gyuto.

 

Common Uses

  • Food Preparation: Ideal for slicing fruits and vegetables, peeling skins, dicing ingredients for salads, and trimming mea
  • Precision Cutting: Excellent for creating thin slices of garlic or herbs and portioning small cuts of meat or cheese
  • Garnishing: Useful for detailed work in garnishing dishes due to its agility