3-1/2-inch paring knife simplifies handheld and other small or intricate cutting chores
VG Japanese steel; Damascus-style blade clad with 33 stainless-steel layers
Integrated bolster design and ergonomic poly-resign handle for comfort and control
Washing by hand and promptly drying recommended
Editorial Review:
A specialized blade built for the finer things, this knife is perfect for precise trimming and creating dramatic garnishes. Ultra-tough VG-1 Japanese steel is elegantly clad with an impressive 33 layers, providing ultimate sharpness and edge retention. Lifetime warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Sharp little guy!:
I've been looking for some knives to replace my Henckels block set that I got a few Christmas' ago. They're the lower-grade Henckels knives and they just don't cut it--literally. So I've bought this paring knife and the 6" chef's knife from the Katana series to sort of audition them before I commit to buying a full set. Wow! SHARP! I used this paring knife last night to cut up some broccoli and cauliflower and I knicked myself in at least 3 places on my fingers. I guess I always thought I handled my knives... more info
It has some flaws but it still cuts:
First, this blade is made in China, if that matters to you. Second, I found the shape to be a little awkward. The blade edge is low and the spine comes down to meet it. It feels a lot like a sheep's foot blade. In that sense, I had some unhappiness trying to penetrate food. The steel is very hard and will stay sharp for a long time. It is clad, though, and not damascus. It is simply for looks and does not add any benefits that a paring knife would need. VG 10 is the core and is great steel. The... more info
Good value but:
Loved the knife as it was easy to sharpen, had a continuous handle that gripped well and no parts to fall apart. Trouble with the 3.5" is too small to make much of a cutting difference. I wouldn't even call this a paring knife, but a mini-cutter...which to me was so worthless that I went out and bought the 6" chef's cutter Katana and LOVE that. Use it exclussively.. now, wife swore she liked this 3.5 incher....and since I used it to cut open a box the other day: I think I 'accidently' threw it out... more info
Superb Paring Knife:
I have the entire set and I like the paring knife so much that I bought a second one for when there are two cooks in the kitchen. Neither one of us want to use another knife for jobs requiring a small knife!!!!!! So comfortable you can work continuously for a long time without cramping up. Extremely sharp and holds it's edge very well. And the folded steel gives it a wickedly beautiful look.
