When TOJIRO was founded in 1955, Elvis Presley and Little Richard were taking over the airwaves. Since then, TOJIRO has grown into one of Japan’s largest and most respected knife makers, producing practical Japanese kitchen knives for cooks around the world. The Color Series is the workhorse line in the TOJIRO catalog, featuring molybdenum vanadium stainless steel, mono steel construction, a thin cutting grind, and comfortable antibacterial elastomer handles available in several colors. These are knives that professional kitchens reach for when they need reliable performance, easy maintenance, and quick handle identification on a busy line.
The 150mm petty is the larger of the two Color Series petty sizes. It is long enough for comfortable board work while still being nimble enough for in-hand cutting tasks. At 150mm, it bridges the gap between a compact detail knife and a full-size chef knife, making it useful for trimming, citrus work, herbs, fruit, small vegetables, and quick prep jobs. The white handle gives the knife a clean, neutral look and is a practical choice for kitchens that prefer a classic, easy-to-identify handle color.
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 150mm petty is the larger of the two Color Series petty sizes. It is long enough for comfortable board work while still being nimble enough for in-hand cutting tasks. At 150mm, it bridges the gap between a compact detail knife and a full-size chef knife, making it useful for trimming, citrus work, herbs, fruit, small vegetables, and quick prep jobs. The white handle gives the knife a clean, neutral look and is a practical choice for kitchens that prefer a classic, easy-to-identify handle color.
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-121W
- Location: Tsubame, Niigata, Japan
- Construction: Mono Steel
- Steel: Molybdenum Vanadium Stainless
- HRC: 57-59
- Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
- Handle: Western - Antibacterial Elastomer (White)
- Knife Type: Petty
- Blade Length: 150mm
- Total Length: 260mm
