The Hitohira Imojiya ST line is one that is not unfamiliar with heavy work. Using VG-10 stainless steel, paired with comfortable western-style handles, these knives are a pleasure to work with and care for. With slightly larger handles and leaning towards the heavier side, these blades naturally introduce themselves to those of us with larger hands. 

A petty (utility) knife probably gets used most often after your all-purpose knives. It can be used to cut small fruits, vegetables, and even some smaller cuts of meats (any many many more things, like cutting through plastic wrapping from a grocery trip!) If you have one, for a quick meal for two, you may just get it done without a chef's knife. 

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Petty
Size: 135mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: VG-10, Stainless Damascus Clad
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 249mm
Edge Length: 135mm
Handle to Tip Length: 140mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Thickness: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 107mm
Weight: 86g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 59±1HRC