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No. 4 Paring Knife

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$34.99 $69.99 In stock

Category: Tools

This Japanese-inspired paring knife is a go-to for many different projects in the kitchen. Small and sharp, it’s ideal for intricate cutting, mincing, dicing, and peeling. Quickly peel apples for a pie or finely mince garlic to start a fragrant meal in your cast iron. Additionally, use this knife when you need controlled, detailed cutting, such as slicing vents or designs into a dough.

The full-tang, forged stainless steel blade is German-grade, strong, and durable. Blade notches for thumb and finger allow for a professional grip, control, and accuracy when slicing, dicing, and mincing. Pakkawood handle is weighted and balanced; This stabilized composite wood is ideal for culinary purposes as its heat and moisture-resistant. Included sleeve weathers real-world use while protecting the blade from dulling. Leather material will only soften over time to a beautiful, smooth patina.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 21 reviews)

Benjamin W. ★★★★★

Peeled a whole bag of apples for pie without a single slip or wasted bit of flesh—that precise tip makes all the difference. It’s become the first knife I grab for any fiddly job, from deveining shrimp to coring strawberries.

Adam H. ★★★★★

The blade is so nimble that mincing a shallot went from a chore to something I actually look forward to. I grabbed it for dicing a tomato and it sliced through the skin without crushing the flesh, which my old knife never managed. It’s quickly become the tool I reach for on every small job.

Ryan V. ★★★★★

It’s made quick work of peeling apples for pies—the blade is just the right size to get into the curves without hacking up the fruit. I’ve used it for mincing herbs and it feels precise every time.