A great petty knife is the detail tool every serious cook eventually realizes they need. At 120mm the TOJIRO Color petty sits at the compact end of the range - precise enough for in-hand work like peeling and trimming, long enough for board tasks where a paring knife would feel too short. TOJIRO has been building professional kitchen knives in Tsubame, Niigata since 1955, and the Color Series brings that same manufacturing precision to an approachable price point. The antibacterial elastomer handle makes it a practical choice for professional kitchens where hygiene and easy identification matter.
The 120mm petty is the most compact knife in the Color Series - sized for in-hand work, peeling, trimming, and the precise small tasks where a larger knife would be awkward. At 120mm it is light and maneuverable, equally comfortable on the board and in hand. A practical addition to any knife roll as a detail knife. The black handle is understated and professional - the right choice for kitchens that want color series performance without a brightly colored handle.
The steel is molybdenum vanadium stainless - a fine-grained, tough alloy widely used in commercial kitchen knives for its combination of corrosion resistance, durability, and ease of sharpening. Heat-treated to 57-59 HRC, it holds a solid working edge through sustained kitchen use and resharpens quickly on quality water stones or a ceramic rod. The thin grind improves cutting efficiency across all tasks. The antibacterial elastomer handle is dishwasher-safe in theory but hand washing is always recommended to extend handle and blade life.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after use. Avoid the dishwasher for best longevity. Use a wood or soft synthetic cutting board. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard surfaces to protect the edge. Sharpen on quality water stones or a ceramic rod.
The 120mm petty is the most compact knife in the Color Series - sized for in-hand work, peeling, trimming, and the precise small tasks where a larger knife would be awkward. At 120mm it is light and maneuverable, equally comfortable on the board and in hand. A practical addition to any knife roll as a detail knife. The black handle is understated and professional - the right choice for kitchens that want color series performance without a brightly colored handle.
The steel is molybdenum vanadium stainless - a fine-grained, tough alloy widely used in commercial kitchen knives for its combination of corrosion resistance, durability, and ease of sharpening. Heat-treated to 57-59 HRC, it holds a solid working edge through sustained kitchen use and resharpens quickly on quality water stones or a ceramic rod. The thin grind improves cutting efficiency across all tasks. The antibacterial elastomer handle is dishwasher-safe in theory but hand washing is always recommended to extend handle and blade life.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after use. Avoid the dishwasher for best longevity. Use a wood or soft synthetic cutting board. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard surfaces to protect the edge. Sharpen on quality water stones or a ceramic rod.
- Brand: TOJIRO
- Line: Color Series
- Item Code: F-250BK
- Location: Tsubame, Niigata, Japan
- Construction: Mono Steel
- Steel: Molybdenum Vanadium Stainless
- HRC: 57-59
- Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
- Handle: Western - Antibacterial Elastomer (Black)
- Knife Type: Petty
- Blade Length: 120mm
- Total Length: 230mm
