Japanese knives in Tokyo · Kappabashi
All-purpose · Small utility

Petty

ペティ
Petty
Length mm120–150
EdgeDouble
CareEasy
Typical¥19,800

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

Under ¥10,000
4/6
¥10,000–30,000
5/6
¥30,000–50,000
5/6
¥50,000+
4/6

Number of the 6 Tokyo shops with official online stores that list a Petty in each range (retrieved 2026-11-15).

More details
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.

Sources
https://hamonodirect.com/knife-types/
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/包丁
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/牛刀
Official online store prices, retrieved 2026-11-15: kama-asa.co.jp, tsubaya.co.jp, www.tomishin.jp, tokuzoknives.com, www.tukijimasamoto.co.jp, hitohira-japan.com

Updated: 2026-11-15

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