The Best Petty Knives of 2024, Tested & Reviewed

We tested petty knives—chopping dozens of vegetables and breaking down whole chickens to find out which models were worth buying.

Syosaku Japanese Petty Knife Hammered Damascus VG-10 46 Layer D-Shape Magnolia Wood Handle, 6-Inch (150mm)

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High carbon content (1%) combined with special production techniques give exceptional hardness (HRC 60-62) to the core. The hardness allows the thinner blade edge, resulting in razor sharpness. High chromium content (14%) and other alloy components make it stainless. The hard VG-1 Gold is clad in softer stainless steel. This gives the blade an added toughness and durability. Handcrafted in Sakai Japan, where the master craftsmanship has been handed down generation to generation for centuries.

Syosaku Japanese Petty Knife VG-1 Gold Stainless Steel Mahogany Handle, 5.3-Inch (135mm)

Misono UX10 Petty has exceptionally rust-resistant blade yet, just like high carbon steel knife, it offers extremely sharp edges and are easy to

Misono UX10 Series Petty (120mm to 150mm, 3 sizes)

The Homura Guren knives are handcrafted by Sakai master blacksmith Itsuo Doi. Using Aogami #2 as core steel, clad in soft iron, the blade was heat-treated to 62-63 HRC for superb edge retention. The beautiful distal tapering and edge geometry ensure a superb cutting performance, and the Kurouchi Tsuchime finish gives this knife a characterful accent. The wa-handle is made of burnt Japanese Oak wood, coated with Urushi. Every knife is engraved with personal seal of Itsuo Doi.

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