Patrick Joseph – Petty Knife (SKU: PJHMKK-135)

Patrick Joseph – Petty Knife (SKU: PJHMKK-135)

A Versatile Petty Knife Designed for Finesse and Focus
The Handmade Petty Knife by Patrick Joseph is a compact kitchen tool ideal for detailed work — from trimming meat and peeling produce to slicing herbs and fine prep. Smaller than a chef’s knife yet with plenty of versatility, it bridges the gap between control and capability. Handmade in Ireland, this version features a vibrant Padauk handle paired with Suminagashi San Mai VG10 steel — offering durability, sharpness, and a blade surface that speaks of craftsmanship and movement.

Material Excellence, Tailored by Hand
Padauk Handle – African Hardwood with Strength and Visual Impact
Padauk is a tropical hardwood prized for its vivid reddish-orange tone and closed grain. Extremely tough and naturally moisture-resistant, it brings strength and warmth to the handle — with colour that deepens and develops over time. Each handle is hand-shaped to ensure a secure, comfortable grip, while allowing the wood’s bold natural character to shine.

Black Liner – Reinforced Core with Elegant Contrast
A thin black liner between the tang and Padauk scale offers both structural reinforcement and aesthetic clarity. This detail enhances the bond between materials while adding refined definition to the knife’s silhouette.

Suminagashi San Mai VG10 – Forged Steel with Flow and Edge
The blade’s core is forged from VG10 stainless steel — a high-performance Japanese alloy known for exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. Laminated between softer stainless layers in the San Mai tradition, it achieves strength with flexibility. The etched finish reveals the Suminagashi pattern — wave-like marbling created by folding and layering steels with varying carbon content.

Key Attributes of Suminagashi San Mai VG10 Steel:
• VG10 stainless core – precision-grade edge with long-lasting sharpness
• San Mai layering – triple-structure for strength, beauty, and control
• Forged Suminagashi wave pattern – distinct in every blade
• Excellent resistance to wear and corrosion
• Made for daily use and refined cutting

Built by Hand in Ireland
Every Patrick Joseph knife is built by hand in Ireland, guided by a commitment to precision, discipline, and detail. The process is deliberate, the standards exacting — resulting in a knife that performs flawlessly and endures through time.