Seki Kyuba KATA Paring Knife Petty 12cm

The Petty “Petty” is derived from the French “petit”, meaning small, which describes this knife’s role as a smaller, more agile counterpart to larger chef’s knives. The compact 12cm blade is ideal for intricate tasks where bigger knives feel unwieldy — peeling, trimming, and detailed cutting — making it well suited to garnish preparation, delicate fruit work and precise meat trimming. KATA blades are handcrafted in Seki, Gifu around a VG10 high-carbon stainless core with a 3-layer construction — a premium steel prized for edge retention and corrosion resistance. At 60–62 HRC the edge holds through regular use with little upkeep, and the subtle hammered finish helps stop food sticking during delicate cutting.