Petty

Petty is a small, double-edged knife that is convenient for cutting fruit and simple cooking tasks.

Petty Collection

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  • What is a Petty?

  • The petty knife, known for its versatility and compact size, is an essential companion to the chef's knife. Often referred to as the "paring knife" in English and "couteau d'office" in French, this small but mighty tool features a blade length of 9 to 15 cm and a fine, pointed tip. It excels at detailed cutting tasks such as peeling, trimming, and decorating fruits and vegetables.

  • Despite its French name, which translates to "small," the petty knife is actually a Japanese innovation developed to cater to the rising popularity of Western cuisine. Its creation was driven by the need for a precision tool that could handle delicate tasks effectively.

  • For professional chefs, pastry chefs, and even bartenders, the petty knife is indispensable. It’s perfect for those intricate tasks that require a delicate touch. Even if you're not a professional cook, having a chef's knife and a petty knife in your kitchen will ensure you can tackle almost any culinary task with ease.

  • The petty knife stands out not only for its practical applications but also for its role in the culinary world, making it an invaluable addition to any kitchen.
Petty

Uses for Petty

The petty knife is a small and nimble knife. It is used for fine tasks such as decorative cutting, cutting small ingredients, and peeling fruits. In restaurants, it is the second most frequently used knife after the gyuto.

Defining the Petty

FAQ About Petty

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Is KIREAJI's Petty knife single-edged?

No. Petty, those offered by KIREAJI, are double-edged, meaning they have blades on both sides. This design allows for versatility in cutting and slicing tasks, as the knife can be used comfortably by both right-handed and left-handed individuals.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of a Petty?

The strengths and weaknesses of a Petty are as follows:

Strengths:

  • Dicing small ingredients and peeling
  • Segmenting fruit and making julienne cuts
  • General delicate culinary tasks
  • Final trimming and preparation of ingredients

Due to its small size and easy handling, the Paring knife is well-suited for the detailed tasks mentioned above.

Weaknesses:

  • Cutting through large ingredients
  • Bone cutting tasks
  • Tasks requiring significant force

The Petty, with its shorter blade, is not suitable for tasks that require substantial force. Larger knives are better suited for cutting through big ingredients or tasks like bone cutting that require more power.

In summary, while the Paring knife is ideal for small and delicate culinary tasks, it is not suited for tasks that require force. It's important to use the Petty in conjunction with other knives, depending on the task at hand.

The Origin of Craftsmanship

  • Every time I touch metal and create something, I realize its profound depth.

  • When I work with metal, I see that it’s not just a hard material. Through fire and steel, an indescribable depth emerges. Metal responds to each shape, answering back as I hammer it, and with each strike, I feel it transform—as if it’s coming to life. What starts as a simple block grows in my hands, gradually taking shape. As I go through this process, the art of creation becomes even more profound. No matter how small, there’s meaning in putting my heart into each piece that takes shape from my own hands.