Sure, this little guy is brilliant for delicate work like mincing garlic or removing the stems from a bushel of kale. But a paring knife is actually designed to cut foods you need to hold in your hand (rather than on the cutting board), like small peaches or strawberries. In fact, "paring" comes from the Persian "pari," which means air. And this one is indeed light as air. And razor sharp.
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The Paring Knife is made with AICHI AUS-10 steel, which offers an even better balance between lasting sharpness and durability with 2x the carbon content of some other “premium” knives.
Our unique sloped bolster pulls double duty: the sloped shape encourages a proper “pinch grip” for comfort and control, while the bolster’s placement creates better access to the full length of the blade.
While most Western-style knives have edge angles of 25 degrees, we use more acute 15 degree angles for a noticeably sharper cutting face.
These knives are all incredibly sharp and of the quality I expect from Misen I highly recommend these for anyone in search of new knives.
I bought these knives after reading and seeing plenty of reviews and I was definitely not disappointed. They feel amazing in the hand and are very comfortable to use. They stay sharp longer and are even more comfortable to hold than some of my more expensive knives that are twice the price. The two that are my favorite include the pairing knife and utility knife for all around use as well as comfort. I liked them so much I made a walnut double sided magnetic block just for them as seen in the picture and on Instagram @zameonwoodshop
I actually bought this knife for my wife as she uses this for removing skin from fruit. So far she is very happy with the knife as it is shape and fits nicely in her hand.
Just love how well balanced the knife feels in my hand.
It was a gift for my niece and she loves it.
