The Best Petty Knives of 2023: Tested & Reviewed
The petty knife is the most underrated knife found in the knife block. It doesn’t get the same attention as the chef’s knife or the super approachable paring knife, but a solid petty knife is so versatile, and once you get the hang of it - very comfortable for tasks big and small. I reach for this knife almost every time I cook. Here are the best paring knives of 2023.
Best for Overall - Misono UX10 Petty
When it comes to overall quality, the Misono UX10 is often ranked by chefs as one of the best. The blade is made out of high quality Swedish stain resistant steel that provides the user with the longest lasting edge retention. At 5.9” the UX10 give you enough blade to handle medium to large vegetables with ease. The Misono has a 70:30 asymmetric bevel which allows for very precise cuts.
Best Budget Choice - Victorinox Swiss Army 5in
This is a cheap, but great knife to have in your arsenal. I love this knife because it don’t worry about dings and dents. I use this knife with bones, root vegetables and any other tasks where I would worry about ruining my other, more expensive knives. Stays sharp forever - it is also dishwasher safe, slip-resistant and NSF approved; These exceptional knives are weighted and balanced for easy handling.
Best Small Paring Knife - Babish High Carbon Utility
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Best Japanese Paring Knife - Kai Wasabi 6” Utility
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Best Splurge Choice - Korin 5.9” Wa-Petty
This is a special knife from a special store in NYC. Handmade from Damascus steel, this Japanese-style petty knife will hold an edge for days, and is razor sharp. The weight, the balance and ultimate feel of this knife is just perfect, and will leave you wanting to cook day in and day out just to pick up this incredible knife
