Knife Type: Petty knife

Steel Type: Molybdenum Steel (stain-resistant)

Blade Hardness: HRC 56-58

Blade Length: 130mm

Handle Material: Black Pakka wood

Misono Molybdenum Petty 130mm

Misono is one of the most trusted Japanese knife brands, used by professional chefs and home cooks throughout Japan. Made in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, this Petty knife reflects Misono’s long-standing reputation for quality, practicality, and ease of maintenance.

If you are looking for a Japanese petty knife in this price range, this is one of the models I recommend most often.

What I personally love about Misono knives is not flashy looks or complicated steel names. It is how easy they are to use and maintain. The knife takes a very good edge, sharpens easily, and continues to perform well for years with regular care.

Many budget Japanese-style knives may look impressive at first, but can be difficult to sharpen properly and often lose their edge quickly. Misono takes a different approach. The design is simple, clean, and practical, with a focus on real-world performance.

The 130mm blade is ideal for small and precise tasks such as peeling fruit, trimming vegetables, preparing herbs, and portioning smaller ingredients. It is also a perfect companion to a larger chef’s knife.

For me, the greatest strength of the Misono brand is its balance of performance, durability, ease of sharpening, and long-term reliability. This is a knife that can serve you well for many years.

All JKG knives are personally selected by a chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience.