Damascus Gyuto & Petty Knife Pair — 13 & 8 Inch Blades with Red Pakka Wood & Rosewood Handles and Mosaic Pins | JW Steel Crafts

This Damascus Gyuto and Petty knife pair gives you two matched knives for primary kitchen prep and fine detail work. The Gyuto measures 13 inches overall with an 8-inch blade and a 5-inch handle. The Petty knife measures 8 inches overall. Both handles combine red pakka wood and rosewood with mosaic pins running through each handle. Full tang construction runs through every handle on both knives.

This is the only Damascus knife pair at JW Steel Crafts that combines a 13-inch Gyuto and an 8-inch Petty with red pakka wood, rosewood, and mosaic pin handles in a matched two-knife configuration.

What Is Inside the Pair

• Gyuto Chef Knife — Primary chopping, slicing, and general kitchen prep, 13 inches overall with an 8-inch blade and 5-inch handle
• Petty Knife — Trimming, peeling, and fine detail cutting tasks, 8 inches overall

The Gyuto handles the heavy daily prep work. The Petty takes over for tasks that need more precision and control. Together they cover a full kitchen workflow without needing any other knives.

Blade Performance

Both blades are forged from layered Damascus steel. The layering process strengthens the steel and supports consistent edge retention through repeated daily use. The 13-inch Gyuto gives you enough reach for large protein slicing, full vegetable prep, and general chopping tasks. The 8-inch Petty blade stays narrow for precise trimming, peeling, and close-work cutting. Full tang construction runs through both handles and spreads weight evenly from blade tip to handle base for stable and controlled cutting on both knives.

Handle Construction

Both handles combine red pakka wood and rosewood. Red pakka wood is natural hardwood stabilized under resin pressure. It resists moisture and holds its color through regular kitchen use. Rosewood adds a darker natural grain tone alongside the red pakka wood, giving each handle a rich, layered visual contrast. Mosaic pins run through both handles to secure the handle scales firmly to the full tang. The pins also add a decorative detail that gives both knives a distinctive handcrafted finish. There are no bolsters on either knife, which keeps the transition between blade and handle clean and uninterrupted.

Blade Care

Hand wash both knives and dry them straight away after use. Do not put them in a dishwasher or leave the blades soaking in water. Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards to protect the edge. Store in a dry place between uses to maintain edge condition and blade surface quality.

Best Used For

• Daily kitchen prep from primary chopping to fine detail work
• Meat slicing, vegetable prep, and precision trimming tasks
• Professional chef and serious home kitchen use
• Collectors of handcrafted Damascus kitchen knife pairs
• Gifting for chefs and Japanese knife enthusiasts

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this pair different from other Damascus knife sets at JW Steel Crafts? This is the only matched Gyuto and Petty knife pair in the store with red pakka wood and rosewood combined handles and mosaic pins. The two-knife format and specific handle material combination set it apart from every multi-piece set in the lineup.

Why pair a Gyuto with a Petty knife?

The Gyuto handles primary kitchen tasks — chopping, slicing, and general prep. The Petty handles precision work — trimming, peeling, and fine cuts. Together they cover a full kitchen workflow without overlap or gaps between them.

What is the difference in size between the two knives?

The Gyuto is 13 inches overall with an 8-inch blade and a 5-inch handle. The Petty is 8 inches overall. The size difference gives each knife a distinct role and prevents them from duplicating each other's function.

What are mosaic pins and what do they do?

Mosaic pins are decorative metal inlays set through the handle scales. They lock the scales firmly onto the full tang and add a handcrafted visual detail that distinguishes these knives from factory-produced sets.

Do these knives have bolsters?

No. Both knives have a clean, uninterrupted transition between blade and handle with no bolster. This keeps the handle profile simple and lets the mosaic pins and wood combination stand as the main design detail.

Are both knives full tang?

Yes. The tang runs the full length of both handles for structural strength, balance, and long-term durability on both knives.

Is this pair suitable as a gift?

Yes. The matched red pakka wood and rosewood handles, mosaic pins, forged Damascus blades, and two-knife configuration make this a strong gift for professional chefs, home cooks, and Damascus knife collectors.