Petty knives handle a multitude of tasks in the kitchen. They can play cover for small chef knives, mini slicers, detail or paring knives, or even poultry boning knives. They are very similar to the common western paring or utility knife and are adept at many small and detailed cutting tasks. Petties are perfect for preparing garnishes and other artistic cutting tasks.
The Takayuki VG-10 Hammered Damascus Wa Petty is a very nice example of this style of blade. The smiths at Sakai Takayuki have fashioned the great looking blade from VG-10 stainless steel which has had an outer cladding of a 17-layer damascus stainless alloy applied to either side. Some VG-10 knives are harder to sharpen than many other steels but the smiths at Takayuki have developed a special tempering technique which results in a hardness of 60 HRC while being much easier to sharpen. The softer stainless steel cladding is given a hammered (tsuchime) finish which adds to the already great looks of this knife. The grinds on this knife allow for some very fine and precise cutting.
A traditional octagonal handle made from maple with a red pakka wood ferrule adds a great look and feel to this petty.Brand: Takayuki
Location: Sakai, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Laser Cut
Cladding: Hammered Damascus Stainless
Edge Steel: VG-10
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Octagonal Maple
Ferrule: Red Pakka Wood
Knife Type: Petty
Weight: 2.8 oz (82 g)
Edge Length: 152 mm
Total Length: 287 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 29 mm
The Takayuki VG-10 Hammered Damascus Wa Petty is a very nice example of this style of blade. The smiths at Sakai Takayuki have fashioned the great looking blade from VG-10 stainless steel which has had an outer cladding of a 17-layer damascus stainless alloy applied to either side. Some VG-10 knives are harder to sharpen than many other steels but the smiths at Takayuki have developed a special tempering technique which results in a hardness of 60 HRC while being much easier to sharpen. The softer stainless steel cladding is given a hammered (tsuchime) finish which adds to the already great looks of this knife. The grinds on this knife allow for some very fine and precise cutting.
A traditional octagonal handle made from maple with a red pakka wood ferrule adds a great look and feel to this petty.
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Well-Made Knife That Fills the Gap Between Petty and Gyuto, September 7, 2025Posted By: Richard F
I bought this knife to fill a gap between a shorter petty and a small gyuto, a knife that is tall enough for board work and nimble enough for paring and other hand work. It's a very well made knife for the price. It's light in hand and sharp enough out of the box to prove that it will take a good edge when needed. All things considered I could give it 4.5 stars, my deductions are based on two shortcomings. The first is that for a knife of this length I would like a slightly taller blade. There is just enough knuckle clearance to make it acceptable, but at this length a taller blade would be a nice touch. The second issue is aesthetic. The blade out of the box has a shiny, chrome plated look that I think cheapens its appearance. Given its price, I'd much prefer a clean, unpretentious semi gloss finish. I've taken some wet sandpaper to the blade and that's improved it a lot. Over time I'm sure the blade will develop a properly dulled and scratched patina, but, I think, the maker should address this issue. It shouldn't be difficult to tone it down.
I bought this knife to fill a gap between a shorter petty and a small gyuto, a knife that is tall enough for board work and nimble enough for paring and other hand work. It's a very well made knife for the price. It's light in hand and sharp enough out of the box to prove that it will take a good edge when needed. All things considered I could give it 4.5 stars, my deductions are based on two shortcomings. The first is that for a knife of this length I would like a slightly taller blade. There is just enough knuckle clearance to make it acceptable, but at this length a taller blade would be a nice touch. The second issue is aesthetic. The blade out of the box has a shiny, chrome plated look that I think cheapens its appearance. Given its price, I'd much prefer a clean, unpretentious semi gloss finish. I've taken some wet sandpaper to the blade and that's improved it a lot. Over time I'm sure the blade will develop a properly dulled and scratched patina, but, I think, the maker should address this issue. It shouldn't be difficult to tone it down.
