There is a point in most cooks knife education where they discover what TOJIRO delivers - and it changes how they think about what a knife should cost. VG10 stainless at HRC 60, san mai construction with 13-chrome stainless cladding, full tang black micarta handle with stainless bolster and three rivets. Thin behind the edge. Sharp out of the box. Easy to maintain on a ceramic rod. The CLASSIC line - formerly the Tojiro DP - has been converting cooks from western knives since TOJIRO started making it in Sanjo City, Niigata in 1955.
The 120mm petty is the compact detail knife of the CLASSIC line - a pure in-hand and small board tool for peeling, trimming, and fine work. At 2.2 oz and 25mm height it is light and precise with a pointed tip capable of detail cuts that a santoku or gyuto cannot manage. Jrg320 calls it exactly what a paring knife should be - fits the hand perfectly, works great cutting both toward and away from the hand, cannot be beat for the price. AK notes the excellent steel and ergonomics should put it in every cook toolkit. AB uses these as steak knives at the table - a legitimate use case given the VG10 sharpness and the compact blade length.
What Customers Are Saying: Eighteen reviews averaging 4.5 stars. Jrg320 calls it exactly what a paring knife should be - fits the hand perfectly, works great for both in-hand and board tasks. AK says the excellent steel and ergonomics should put it in every cook toolkit. AB uses these as steak knives and absolutely loves them - notes the VG10 sharpness makes them exceptional at the table as well as in prep. Multiple reviewers note the compact 120mm size makes this a versatile addition to any knife set regardless of what other sizes are already owned. The best Japanese paring knife at this price point is the consensus view.
Care Instructions: VG10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher for best longevity. Do not use on bones, frozen foods, or hard crusts. Sharpen on quality water stones and hone regularly with a ceramic rod to maintain peak performance.
The 120mm petty is the compact detail knife of the CLASSIC line - a pure in-hand and small board tool for peeling, trimming, and fine work. At 2.2 oz and 25mm height it is light and precise with a pointed tip capable of detail cuts that a santoku or gyuto cannot manage. Jrg320 calls it exactly what a paring knife should be - fits the hand perfectly, works great cutting both toward and away from the hand, cannot be beat for the price. AK notes the excellent steel and ergonomics should put it in every cook toolkit. AB uses these as steak knives at the table - a legitimate use case given the VG10 sharpness and the compact blade length.
What Customers Are Saying: Eighteen reviews averaging 4.5 stars. Jrg320 calls it exactly what a paring knife should be - fits the hand perfectly, works great for both in-hand and board tasks. AK says the excellent steel and ergonomics should put it in every cook toolkit. AB uses these as steak knives and absolutely loves them - notes the VG10 sharpness makes them exceptional at the table as well as in prep. Multiple reviewers note the compact 120mm size makes this a versatile addition to any knife set regardless of what other sizes are already owned. The best Japanese paring knife at this price point is the consensus view.
Care Instructions: VG10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher for best longevity. Do not use on bones, frozen foods, or hard crusts. Sharpen on quality water stones and hone regularly with a ceramic rod to maintain peak performance.
- Brand: TOJIRO
- Line: Classic (formerly DP)
- Location: Sanjo City, Niigata, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Steel: VG10 Stainless
- Cladding: 13 Chrome Stainless
- HRC: 60
- Edge Grind: Even Double Bevel
- Handle: Black Micarta - Full Tang
- Bolster: Stainless Steel
- Rivets: 3 Stainless
- Weight: 2.2 oz (62g)
- Blade Length: 121mm
- Total Length: 232mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm
- Blade Height: 25mm
- Item Code: F-801
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Perfect paring Great paring or smaller detail knife Make Fantastic Steak Knives Excellent Posted By: Gina Marie Floyd - verified customer
63 people found this review helpful
I recently read an article in a food magazine that talked about the history of knives going back to the Samurai sword which led me to read more about cooking knives and this website. It was a fun adventure and my two recent purchases have made meal prep a lot easier. Thanks!
63 people found this review helpful
I recently read an article in a food magazine that talked about the history of knives going back to the Samurai sword which led me to read more about cooking knives and this website. It was a fun adventure and my two recent purchases have made meal prep a lot easier. Thanks!
SatisfiedPosted By: Taylor - verified customer
51 people found this review helpful
Not very sharp out of the box. I really like the size for home use. In the kitchen at work I find it useful as a larger pairing knifebut I mostly keep it home where it's size is more versatile. Seems like good steel but only time will tell.
51 people found this review helpful
Not very sharp out of the box. I really like the size for home use. In the kitchen at work I find it useful as a larger pairing knifebut I mostly keep it home where it's size is more versatile. Seems like good steel but only time will tell.
Nice utility knife Tojiro Petty great knife ?? Nice addition Posted By: Dave P. - verified customer
59 people found this review helpful
I use it as a paring knife, my wife uses it as a all around utility knife. She uses the 150mm DP Petty as her main kitchen knife. Would buy again, very useful knife and well made. Sharp enough out of the box but the blade will take a finer edge.Does not fit in the CKTG 5 slim blade guard, the blade is to tall. FYI.
59 people found this review helpful
I use it as a paring knife, my wife uses it as a all around utility knife. She uses the 150mm DP Petty as her main kitchen knife. Would buy again, very useful knife and well made. Sharp enough out of the box but the blade will take a finer edge.Does not fit in the CKTG 5 slim blade guard, the blade is to tall. FYI.
Insane ValuePosted By: Jeff - verified customer
60 people found this review helpful
My new go-to knife for poultry and trimming roasts - amazing companion knife for a gyuto/santoku! OOTB edge is surprisingly good, tapering into a convex grind. Decent flat spot for push cutting smaller veg and alliums2000 grit sandpaper on rivets/spine/choil - solves all F&F issues within 5 minutes. The only con I can say is the san mai cladding is really soft and will lose the polished sheen almost immediately. This is purely cosmeticMake no mistake, this is clearly a factory made knife - no one hand polished the handle to smooth out all the rivets, but the price to performance ratio is off the charts
60 people found this review helpful
My new go-to knife for poultry and trimming roasts - amazing companion knife for a gyuto/santoku! OOTB edge is surprisingly good, tapering into a convex grind. Decent flat spot for push cutting smaller veg and alliums2000 grit sandpaper on rivets/spine/choil - solves all F&F issues within 5 minutes. The only con I can say is the san mai cladding is really soft and will lose the polished sheen almost immediately. This is purely cosmeticMake no mistake, this is clearly a factory made knife - no one hand polished the handle to smooth out all the rivets, but the price to performance ratio is off the charts
A bit disappointedPosted By: maxa
61 people found this review helpful
The factory edge is pretty good. Used a ceramic honing rod to dress the edge and it cuts well. I like the blade but I have two issues with the handle. First, I find the handle to be a bit too slender to grip comfortably. Second, there are burrs on the bottom edge of the bolster where it transitions to the heel of the blade and the top edge of the bolster feels a bit sharp where it transitions to the spine of the blade, so using a pinch grip at the bolster is also uncomfortable. I can fix the finish on the bolster but I'd really prefer a heftier handle.
61 people found this review helpful
The factory edge is pretty good. Used a ceramic honing rod to dress the edge and it cuts well. I like the blade but I have two issues with the handle. First, I find the handle to be a bit too slender to grip comfortably. Second, there are burrs on the bottom edge of the bolster where it transitions to the heel of the blade and the top edge of the bolster feels a bit sharp where it transitions to the spine of the blade, so using a pinch grip at the bolster is also uncomfortable. I can fix the finish on the bolster but I'd really prefer a heftier handle.
Product ReviewPosted By: Tomciopaluch357 - verified customer
58 people found this review helpful
This is the knife for smaller jobs.My wife loves it. Perfect for cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. Additionally, Petty knives are an indispensable tool for those who feel uncomfortable wielding a larger chef knife, like my wife, over all 5 stars I like that knife too.
58 people found this review helpful
This is the knife for smaller jobs.My wife loves it. Perfect for cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. Additionally, Petty knives are an indispensable tool for those who feel uncomfortable wielding a larger chef knife, like my wife, over all 5 stars I like that knife too.
Product Review Product ReviewPosted By: Brandon - verified customer
59 people found this review helpful
This is my second Tojiro dp knife. The fit and finish is flawless on the knife I recieved. The handles are pretty square on my Tojiro's so a little work with some sandpaper can shape them to your liking if it bothers you. I haven't touched mine. The knife was fairly sharp however I did a little thinning and polished up the edge and this really is now my new favorite knife. It definately will support and hold a keen edge. 5 stars for a great knife at a awesome price.
59 people found this review helpful
This is my second Tojiro dp knife. The fit and finish is flawless on the knife I recieved. The handles are pretty square on my Tojiro's so a little work with some sandpaper can shape them to your liking if it bothers you. I haven't touched mine. The knife was fairly sharp however I did a little thinning and polished up the edge and this really is now my new favorite knife. It definately will support and hold a keen edge. 5 stars for a great knife at a awesome price.
Product Review Product Review Product ReviewPosted By: RobinW - verified customer
60 people found this review helpful
Takes a wicked edge and cuts great. No rust issues at all and it will be used for cutting veggies and left wet.Relatively thin so a bit of flex in the blade.Handle needs a bit of tweaking to be comfortable (sanding with a bit of wet/dry).A great knife for the price.
60 people found this review helpful
Takes a wicked edge and cuts great. No rust issues at all and it will be used for cutting veggies and left wet.Relatively thin so a bit of flex in the blade.Handle needs a bit of tweaking to be comfortable (sanding with a bit of wet/dry).A great knife for the price.
