Petty Tosa Honoo – The Flame of Japanese Utility Knives

Precision in Compact Form

The Petty Tosa Honoo 13 cm (5") is the small yet indispensable Japanese utility knife. Ideal for delicate tasks such as slicing fruit, herbs, garlic, or trimming meat and fish, it offers precision and control where larger knives can’t.

Hand-forged in Tosa, Japan, the Petty embodies the spirit of fire (Honoo) with its hammered Damascus finish and razor-sharp edge. Compact but powerful, it is the perfect complement to your Gyuto or Santoku.

The Blade: VG10 Core & Hammered Damascus

• Steel: Japanese VG10 super steel core, clad in 67 layers of Damascus steel.

• Hardness: HRC 61–62 – provides excellent edge retention and sharpness.

• Finish: Traditional hammered tsuchime pattern – reduces drag and food sticking.

• Design: Slim, lightweight blade for precision peeling, garnishing, and fine cutting.

The blade combines strength and delicacy, making even the smallest cuts a pleasure.

The Handle: Emerald Maple Burl Perfection

The Petty Tosa Honoo features a handle crafted from Stabilised Maple Burl, dyed in an emerald-green shade and paired with a blackwood collar (kakumaki).

• Shape: Octagonal, ambidextrous, ensuring superior grip.

• Durability: Stabilised for resistance to water, bacteria, and cracking.

• Uniqueness: Each Maple Burl handle has unique natural patterns – no two knives are ever the same.

A luxurious handle that elevates even a utility knife into a statement of craftsmanship.

Premium Packaging: Elegant and Practical

Every Petty Tosa Honoo comes in a solid wooden box engraved with the Otakimi crest. The box is not only protective but also transforms into a durable cutting board, blending elegance with practicality. 

Lifetime Warranty – Fire That Never Fades

Like all knives in the Tosa Honoo collection, the Petty is backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. Built to last, it is more than a knife – it is a legacy.