{"title":"Petty Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Petty knife (ペティ) is the Japanese equivalent of an agile utility or paring knife. Designed for small, detailed tasks—from peeling and trimming fruit to precise off-board hand work and fine garnishing—a Petty knife is the ultimate nimble companion to a larger Gyuto or Santoku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003ccode\u003egyuto.com\u003c\/code\u003e, our curated collection of Japanese Petty knives features blade lengths from 120mm to 150mm. Hand-forged with thin edge geometry, lightweight balance, and traditional Japanese wood handles, these utility knives offer pinpoint accuracy for delicate kitchen tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hikari-sld-damascus-kurosome-petty-130mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Kurosome Petty 130mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamed \u003ci\u003eHikari\u003c\/i\u003e—translating to \"light\" or \"radiance\"—this striking 130mm Petty knife by \u003cb\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/b\u003e contrasts a dark, acid-etched \u003ci\u003ekurosome\u003c\/i\u003e (blackened) damascus cladding against a razor-sharp cutting core. Forged from \u003cb\u003eSLD cold-work die steel\u003c\/b\u003e, this blade delivers carbon-steel-like edge retention and toughness while offering high stain resistance, making it an exceptional performer for intricate prep work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 130mm petty profile excels at precision tasks: peeling, trimming, coring, and off-the-board detail work. Ground thin with a flat, architectural spine and polished choil, the blade is fitted with a lightweight octagonal Mediterranean \u003cb\u003eolive wood wa-handle\u003c\/b\u003e with warm, golden wood grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSLD Tool Steel Core:\u003c\/b\u003e High-performance alloy hardened to 61–62 HRC for exceptional edge-holding and near-stainless ease of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKurosome Damascus:\u003c\/b\u003e Acid-treated multi-layer damascus cladding providing a dramatic finish and food-release drag reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e130mm Versatile Utility Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Compact and nimble for agile hand work, fruit prep, and delicate garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOctagonal Olive Wood Wa-Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e Dense, naturally oiled Mediterranean olive wood featuring clean geometric lines and perfect pinch-grip balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Hatsukokoro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Ryuhyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Seki, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape: Petty (Utility Knife)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Construction: San Mai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Steel: SLD Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: 61-62 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCladding: Stainless Steel Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Mirror Polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraving: Laser Engraved (\"Hatsukokoro\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge: Double-Bevel, Even (50\/50)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Shape: Octagonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material: Olivewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 5.1\" (130mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Height: 1.2\" (30mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 4.5\" (115mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 10.2\" (260mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine Thickness: 1.6mm at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 2.3 oz. (66g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48399452373222,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/files\/1petty.jpg?v=1789762309"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/collections\/23.png?v=1789762719","url":"https:\/\/gyuto.com\/collections\/petty-knives.oembed","provider":"Gyuto.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}