ZAKU® Knives 2026 Made in Japan.

PETTYUtility Knife120-150mm

Perfect companion knife; extremely maneuverable. Mini chef knife profile.

Compact utility for work larger knives can’t reach.
80–150mm blade; peeling, trimming, and plating detail.

QUALITATIVE SPECIFICATIONS

WHY CHOOSE THE PETTY

ペティ ⎯ PETTY ⎯ UTILITY KNIFE

Overview

The petty knife is compact utility — 80–150mm of edge for work that larger knives can't reach. Peeling, trimming, breaking down small proteins, plating detail. Where a santoku or gyuto would be oversized, the petty steps in. A necessary secondary knife for any serious kitchen.

Perfect for smaller kitchens

Perfect for smaller kitchens

A compact blade that works within the space you actually have. Fits standard home cutting boards, stores without dominating the block or drawer. No sacrifice in function — just a format scaled for real-world kitchens.

Compact and agile

Short blade, light construction, fast in the hand. The petty's small format allows for tight control work — following contours, removing pith, working around bone. Speed and precision over raw capacity.

Lightweight

Lightweight

Less steel means faster movement and lower fatigue across long prep sessions. The lightweight build keeps the hand fresh when the work runs long. Built to move, not to sit.

Precision cuts

80–150mm of focused edge for cuts that require control over power. Peeling, segmenting, trimming, plating detail. The petty goes where larger blades can't follow and handles it at full sharpness.

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