Petty
ペティA petty is a small Japanese utility knife for fruit and small tasks, typically 120–150 mm.
Price guide
Typical price (median across shops): ¥19,800
Number of the 6 Tokyo shops with official online stores that list a Petty in each range (retrieved 2026-11-15).
Shops that carry it
Range checked on official site (2026-11-14)
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- Best for
- Fruit and small tasks
- Length
- 120–150 mm
- Edge
- Double bevel
- Steel
- Stainless
- Care
- Easyguide
- Price
- From about $50 (HD)
A small gyuto shape. Peeling and fruit
In Japan, the everyday all-purpose knife is the santoku. The gyuto is the Western chef's knife, also used for almost everything.
Sources: Wikipedia (Santoku / 包丁 / 牛刀 / Chef's knife)
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Common questions
What is a petty?
A petty is a small Japanese utility knife for fruit and small tasks, typically 120–150 mm.
What size is a Petty?
Typically 120–150 mm.
Is a Petty single or double bevel?
Double bevel.
How much does a Petty cost?
From about $50 (HD)
Where can I buy a Petty in Tokyo?
This page lists specialist Tokyo shops in our provisional ranking. The method is published.
Updated: 2026-11-15