{"product_id":"petty-japanese-knife","title":"Kiri Petty Knife 5.6″ — Kurouchi Forged Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall enough for precise, close-up work and sharp enough to make it effortless — this 5.6-inch Kiri Petty is the detail specialist every kitchen needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt from the same AUS10 high-carbon, multi-layer steel as the rest of the Kiri range, this Petty knife is hardened to 60±2 HRC and hand-finished to a mirror-polished 15° edge per side — sharp enough for trimming, peeling and intricate cuts that a larger blade cannot manage comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts compact size does not come at the cost of character: the blade carries the same hammered kurouchi finish as its larger siblings, and it is fitted with a rosewood handle sealed in high-temperature wax for a warm, secure grip that suits close-control work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKurocho makes the Petty to the same standard as the gyuto, because the small blade is the one most cooks end up using several times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAUS10 high-carbon, multi-layer steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60±2 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15° per side, mirror-polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting bone or frozen food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a Petty knife used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a small utility blade, ideal for peeling, trimming and precise cuts on smaller fruits, vegetables and herbs where a full-size chef's knife is too large to control comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow should I clean it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash and dry immediately — this knife is not dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I keep it sharp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegular honing keeps the 15° edge aligned, and an occasional whetstone sharpening will restore it fully. A leather strop helps maintain the mirror finish between sharpenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it for tougher jobs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best kept to fine, precise work — avoid bone and frozen food, which can chip the thin edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999363015046,"sku":"111199993345","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/kiri-petty-knife-5-6-inch-slate-1.png?v=1791281940","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/products\/petty-japanese-knife","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}