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A compact, ultra-sharp 12cm utility knife that offers the versatility of a small chef’s knife with greater precision for delicate and detailed tasks. From slicing and trimming to preparing fruit, vegetables and other ingredients, its compact size gives you excellent control without compromising cutting performance.
- Utility Knife with ultra sharp 12cm blade
- VG-10 Damascus Steel for durability & corrosion resistance
- Rockwell hardness rating HRC60+ for supreme toughness
- Olive wood handle with opal-effect ring
- Western Range with protective leather sheath and wooden gift box
67-Layer VG-10 Damascus Steel
Forged from 67 layers of VG-10 Damascus steel, the blade combines excellent edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance with a distinctive layered Damascus pattern. With a Rockwell hardness of HRC60+, this Japanese-style knife is built to deliver exceptional sharpness and dependable performance.
Premium Olive Wood Handle
The natural wood handle gives the Olive Wood kitchen knife range a warm, natural appearance while providing a comfortable grip and balanced feel in the hand. An elegant opal-effect ring adds a distinctive finishing detail, highlighting the craftsmanship and luxury character of the knife.
A compact, ultra-sharp 12cm utility knife that offers the versatility of a small chef’s knife with greater precision for delicate and detailed tasks. From slicing and trimming to preparing fruit, vegetables and other ingredients, its compact size gives you excellent control without compromising cutting performance.
- Utility Knife with ultra sharp 12cm blade
- VG-10 Damascus Steel for durability & corrosion resistance
- Rockwell hardness rating HRC60+ for supreme toughness
- Pakkawood handle with opal-effect ring
- Western Range with protective leather sheath and wooden gift box
67-Layer VG-10 Damascus Steel
Forged from 67 layers of VG-10 Damascus steel, the blade combines excellent edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance with a distinctive layered Damascus pattern. With a Rockwell hardness of HRC60+, this Japanese-style knife is built to deliver exceptional sharpness and dependable performance.
Premium Pakkawood Handle
The beautifully polished pakkawood handle of the Pakkawood kitchen knife range provides a comfortable, secure grip while adding a luxurious finish. An elegant opal-effect ring completes the handle, giving the knife a distinctive appearance that looks as impressive as it performs.
A small but versatile knife with an ultra-sharp 12cm blade. The Katana Saya Smoke Utility Knife is like a small chef’s knife but for more delicate and detailed tasks.
- Utility Knife with ultra sharp 12cm blade
- Black VG-10 Damascus Steel for durability & corrosion resistance
- Rockwell hardness rating HRC60+ for supreme toughness
- Eye-catching octagonal ebony wood handles
- Includes protective wooden sheath and wooden gift box
VG-10 Black Damascus Steel
Forged from 67 layers of VG-10 Black Damascus Steel for exceptional toughness and a striking finish. The beautiful craftsmanship in these knives can be seen in the elegant, layered black Damascus pattern on the blade and the unique ebony wood handles.
Premium Ebony Handle
The Katana Saya Smoke kitchen knife range balances luxury and hard wearing-durability. These natural ebony wood knives are gift boxed with a sheath for safe, elegant knife storage and make the perfect gift for cooking enthusiasts, aspiring chefs and home cooks.
A small but versatile knife with an ultra-sharp 12cm blade. The Katana Saya Flame Utility Knife is like a small chef’s knife but for more delicate and detailed tasks.
- Utility Knife with ultra sharp 12cm blade
- Rainbow VG-10 Damascus Steel folded with copper and brass for durability & corrosion resistance
- Rockwell hardness rating HRC60+ for supreme toughness
- Eye-catching octagonal rosewood handles
- Includes protective wooden sheath and wooden gift box
VG-10 Rainbow Damascus Steel
Forged from 67 layers of VG-10 Damascus Steel for exceptional toughness and folded with copper and brass to accentuate the Damascus layers. The beautiful craftsmanship in these knives can be seen in the elegant, layered rainbow Damascus pattern on the blade and the unique rosewood handles.
Premium Rosewood Handle
The Katana Saya Rosewood Flame kitchen knife range balances luxury and hard wearing-durability. These natural rosewood knives are gift boxed with a sheath for safe, elegant knife storage and make the perfect gift for cooking enthusiasts, aspiring chefs and home cooks.
A small but versatile knife with an ultra-sharp 12cm blade. The Katana Saya Pearl Utility Knife is like a small chef’s knife but for more delicate and detailed tasks.
- Utility Knife with ultra sharp 12cm blade
- VG-10 Damascus Steel for durability & corrosion resistance
- Rockwell hardness rating HRC60+ for supreme toughness
- Beautiful pearl resin handle
- Western Range with protective leather sheath and wooden gift box
VG-10 Damascus Steel
Forged from 67 layers of VG-10 Damascus Steel for exceptional toughness. The beautiful craftsmanship in these knives can be seen in the elegant, layered Damascus pattern on the blade and the pearl resin handle.
Premium Abalone Pearl Handle
The Pearl kitchen knife range balances luxury and hard wearing-durability. These Japanese style Damascus knives with abalone pearl resin handles make the perfect gift for food enthusiasts and home cooks.
A small but versatile knife with an ultra-sharp 12cm blade. The Katana Saya Flame Utility Knife is like a small chef’s knife but for more delicate and detailed tasks.
- Utility Knife with ultra sharp 12cm blade
- Rainbow VG-10 Damascus Steel folded with copper and brass for durability & corrosion resistance
- Rockwell hardness rating HRC60+ for supreme toughness
- Eye-catching octagonal olive wood handles
- Includes protective wooden sheath and wooden gift box
VG-10 Rainbow Damascus Steel
Forged from 67 layers of VG-10 Damascus Steel for exceptional toughness and folded with copper and brass to accentuate the Damascus layers. The beautiful craftsmanship in these knives can be seen in the elegant, layered rainbow Damascus pattern on the blade and the unique olive wood handles.
Premium Olive Wood Handle
The Katana Saya Olive Wood Flame kitchen knife range balances luxury and hard wearing-durability. These natural olive wood knives are gift boxed with a sheath for safe, elegant knife storage and make the perfect gift for cooking enthusiasts, aspiring chefs and home cooks.
What is a utility knife?
A utility knife is a compact, all-purpose kitchen knife that sits between a paring knife and a chef knife. It takes on those inbetween jobs where a chef's knife feels too large and a paring knife is too short, from slicing fruit and trimming meat to cutting sandwiches.
Each Katana Saya utility knife is Japanese-style, with a 12cm blade forged from 67 layers of VG-10 Damascus steel, a Rockwell hardness of HRC60+, a 15° cutting edge and a distinctive layered Damascus pattern. The compact blade is easy to guide on the board for slicing and trimming.
The jobs a utility knife does best
A 12cm blade suits the preparation that falls between fine detail work and bulk chopping. Larger or harder vegetables and high-volume prep are better left to a vegetable knife or a chef knife.
Slicing fruit and preparing salads
Apples, pears, citrus and strawberries slice cleanly with a utility knife, which passes through a whole piece of fruit in one stroke. The same control suits salad ingredients such as cucumber, radishes and celery.
Trimming and slicing vegetables
Peppers, courgettes, carrots and spring onions trim and slice easily on the board, where a utility knife is simpler to guide than a chef's knife. It also handles the smaller jobs around them, such as trimming beans or slicing a shallot into rings.
Cutting sandwiches and cheese
A utility knife is long enough to cut a filled sandwich in half in a single pass and compact enough to slice a block of cheese into even pieces. Cooked ham and other cold cuts are just as straightforward.
Shopping utility knives by range
All six Katana Saya utility knives share the same premium blade, so the choice comes down to handle and finish:
- Olive Wood: a warm olive wood handle with an opal-effect ring.
- Pakkawood: a polished pakkawood handle with an opal-effect ring.
- Pearl: an abalone pearl resin handle.
- Smoke: a black Damascus blade with an octagonal ebony handle.
- Flame Rosewood: a rainbow Damascus blade folded with copper and brass, with an octagonal rosewood handle.
- Flame Olive Wood: the same rainbow Damascus blade with an octagonal olive wood handle.
Choosing the same finish as a chef's knife or paring knife gives a matching pair, and the full range of Japanese style knife sets brings several blades together in one finish.
Gifting a utility knife
Every Katana Saya utility knife arrives in a wooden gift box with a protective sheath, so it is ready to give as it comes. It suits housewarmings, weddings and first homes, and it is a considered addition for a cook who already owns a chef's knife: a smaller tool for everyday prep, in a handle finish chosen to suit their kitchen.
A knife sharpener is a natural companion. For a larger gift, browse starter knife sets, knife block sets or the full range of knife gift sets.
Utility knife FAQs
Size and the way each is used. A paring knife suits peeling, hulling and other close work, often with the ingredient in the hand. A utility knife is built for slicing and trimming on the board, with more blade to guide the cut.
Largely, yes. Petty is the Japanese term for a small utility blade, and the two names are often used interchangeably, although makers vary on exact lengths. Katana Saya utility knives are Japanese style, so either name suits them.
Avoid bones, frozen food and anything that needs a twisting or prising action, as these can damage the edge. Use a wooden or plastic board rather than glass, stone or ceramic, which can chip or dull the blade.
Hand wash in warm water with mild soap straight after use and dry thoroughly. Never use the dishwasher, which can dull the blade and cause spotting. Use a honing rod before each use to keep the edge aligned, and sharpen periodically with a whetstone or roller sharpener. Oil wooden handles occasionally with food-safe mineral oil.
One knife set , every task covered.
Katana Saya knife sets bring together all the essential blades needed for everyday kitchen tasks in an expertly curated collection.
Knife Block Sets
Bring order and elegance to your kitchen with Katana Saya Knife Block Sets, carefully curated for those who want every essential blade within easy reach.
Starter Knife Sets
Begin your premium knife collection with a Starter Knife Set. Perfect for new cooks and aspiring chefs, each set contains the three essential blades every cook needs.
Carving Knife Sets
Crafted for effortless slicing and elegant serving, these carving sets pair a razor-sharp carving knife with a matching two-prong carving fork.
Steak Knife Sets
Elevate your dining table with a Katana Saya Steak Knife Set with ultra-sharp serrated knives for effortless, clean cuts through every steak.
All Knife Sets
Discover the art of Japanese inspired craftsmanship with Japanese Style Knife Sets that offer cooks a range of blades to handle a variety of kitchen tasks.
Inspired by tradition. Crafted for today.
At Katana Saya, we believe beautiful cooking deserves beautifully crafted kitchen tools.
Damascus Steel
Precision-forged VG-10 Damascus steel blade for exceptional balance, sharpness, durability and performance.
15° Cutting Edge
Ground to an exceptionally sharp 15 degree edge for sharpness, precision and effortless cutting.
Premium Handles
Handles inspired by the textures and colours of nature for a knife that feels as beautiful in the hand as it looks on the worktop.
Luxury Packaging
Finely crafted knives deserve equally luxury packaging. Completing every knife is a protective sheath and a wooden gift box.
Get the most out of your knives
Damascus steel is prized for its strength and beauty, but a little care goes a long way in preserving its edge and finish. Follow these simple guidelines to keep your Katana Saya knife performing - and looking- its best for years to come.
