The 150mm petty is one of the most versatile sizes in any professional knife roll - long enough for comfortable board work through citrus, herbs, and small proteins, compact enough for in-hand trim work where a full chef knife would feel like too much blade. TOJIRO has been making knives in Tsubame, Niigata, since 1955, and the Color Series brings that manufacturing precision to a price point that makes adding a quality Japanese utility knife to your kit a straightforward decision. The antibacterial elastomer handle makes it easy to clean and easy to identify on a shared prep station.
The 150mm petty is the larger of the two Color Series petty sizes - long enough for comfortable board work while still suited for in-hand tasks. At 150mm, it bridges the gap between a compact detail knife and a full-size chef knife, handling trim work, citrus, herbs, and small vegetable prep efficiently. The red handle is bright and distinctive on a crowded line - easy to spot during busy service and a practical choice for kitchens where knife identification matters.
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
Location: Tsubame, Niigata, Japan
Construction: Mono Steel
Steel: Molybdenum Vanadium Stainless
HRC: 57-59
Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
Handle: Western - Antibacterial Elastomer (Red)
Knife Type: Petty
Weight: 2.0 oz (56 g)
Blade Length: 155 mm
Total Length: 260 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 29 mm
The 150mm petty is the larger of the two Color Series petty sizes - long enough for comfortable board work while still suited for in-hand tasks. At 150mm, it bridges the gap between a compact detail knife and a full-size chef knife, handling trim work, citrus, herbs, and small vegetable prep efficiently. The red handle is bright and distinctive on a crowded line - easy to spot during busy service and a practical choice for kitchens where knife identification matters.
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.
