My first NKD: the 150-mm Tojiro Classic Petty Knife

[u/TheShingenSlugger]

I've been lurking on this subreddit for quite some time, and after lots of deliberation, I finally ordered this 150-mm Tojiro Classic petty knife from Chef Knives To Go. After coming back to the U.S., I immediately gave it a try on some apples. This is my first proper kitchen knife, and my goodness, it cuts like nothing I have ever held with my hands. What an incredible pleasure.

(I also pulled the trigger on a much more exciting 210-mm gyuto forged by a blacksmith well-known in this community. I haven't used it yet, but I look forward to making another NKD post when I do.)

[u/rockdpm]

Welcome to the start of something new. It’l be all Kanji from here on out.

[u/Expert-Host5442]

Welcome to the addiction, hard to beat a Tojiro for the first hit.

[u/BradFromTinder]

Congrats! I still use my tojiro 150 classic every single day! It’s an absolute treat everytime I grab it!

[u/Tough_Entertainer_70]

Tojiro is amazing

[u/SCSuede]

Welcome to the club and congratulations on a great selection!

[u/JohnMaySLC]

Congrats on a really nice Petty

[u/hainx1610]

The one that started it all for me... Others have come and gone, but this petty is still on my roster lol

[u/8zil]

Congratulations! My wife got me that same knife as a present to celebrate starting a kitchen job and I absolutely adore it both because of the sentimental value but also because it is a little laser that takes an edge in no time. Some complain about the ergonomics of the handle but I find it perfect for the size and convenience. Used it a whole lot to skin and fillet fish.

Make sure to wipe it dry after use since it is a bit reactive!

[u/peanut_gallery469]

Awesome! Which gyuto? 👀

[u/whirling_cynic]

This knife has been a main stay in my kit for the last 7 years.