Patrick Joseph – Petty Knife (SKU: PJHMKK-136)

Patrick Joseph – Petty Knife (SKU: PJHMKK-136)

A Precision Knife for Fluid Movement and Controlled Cuts
The Petty Knife by Patrick Joseph is designed for chefs and makers who require precision and control in a smaller blade. Ideal for fine prep, herb trimming, and confident slicing, the Petty offers the agility of a paring knife with the slicing power of a scaled-down chef’s blade. Handmade in Ireland, this model features the rare Black Mesquite hardwood handle, paired with the distinctive grain of Suminagashi San Mai VG10 steel — combining visual restraint with cutting performance.

Material Excellence, Tailored by Hand
Black Mesquite Handle – Strength, Stability, and Understated Elegance
Black Mesquite is a dense North American hardwood, naturally stable and deeply coloured with a subtle wave in its grain. Prized for its resistance to cracking and warping, it offers long-term durability and a secure hand feel — even in humid or high-usage environments. Each handle is shaped and finished by hand, giving the piece balance, tactile confidence, and a minimal, timeless appearance.

Black Liner – Reinforced Core with Clean Contrast
A slim black liner runs between the tang and the handle scale, increasing structural integrity and providing a quiet, modern transition between wood and steel.

Suminagashi San Mai VG10 – Layered Steel with Forged Patterning
Forged in the Japanese San Mai tradition, this blade is constructed with a hard VG10 stainless core encased between two softer stainless outer layers. The surface is etched to reveal the marbled Suminagashi pattern — formed by folding steels with differing carbon content to create rippling waves in the blade face.

Key Attributes of Suminagashi San Mai VG10 Steel:
• VG10 core – sharp, durable, and highly corrosion-resistant
• San Mai triple-layer construction – strength with flexibility
• Suminagashi grain – created by traditional forging, not surface print
• Holds a fine edge through heavy prep work
• Visually striking – each pattern is unique to the blade

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.