Small but mighty, paring knives are incredibly versatile, making them a staple in your kitchen when it comes to coring tomatoes, peeling apples, or scoring a leg of lamb before roasting. Their shorter, 2-to-4-inch blades and compact handles allow you to achieve exceptional precision and control, making them ideal for detailed work such as trimming pastry or mincing small amounts of garlic. What are the different types of paring knives?

You should be able to hold your paring knife so the handle is in your fist and you can guide the blade by placing your thumb or index finger on the spine. You direct the blade with the wrist rather than the heel of the hand, as with larger chef’s knives. The Wusthof WT1040100410 formerly known as the WT4066/10B is the updated and latest version of the superbly engineered Wusthof Knife. It features the updated logo and branding and all the most recent design developments from this world class German Knife manufacturer. Everything you need to know about paring knives can be found in “ What Paring Knife Should I Use?” For those short on time, allow us to offer a cheat sheet! At Russums, we sell paring knives made by a number of well-respected international brands. We feature some of their products below.With a chopping board—these paring knives tend to have longer blades and look like miniature chef’s knives

Paring knives are extremely versatile kitchen tools and invaluable to the professional chef. They have a small, sharp blade that makes them ideal for peeling, slicing and other precise food preparation tasks. The Wusthof WT1040330409 formerly known as the WT4086/09B is the updated and latest version of the superbly engineered Wusthof Knife. It features the updated logo and branding and all the most recent design developments from this world class German Knife manufacturer.Many of the world’s finest chefs consider Wusthof knives the best in the world. Made in Germany, the knives are forged from one solid piece of high-carbon stainless steel and designed to have precise balance. The blades are extremely sharp and easy to keep that way. The Wusthof Classic 10cm paring knife is the perfect knife for all smaller preparation jobs, it's great for peeling and trimming and for smaller chopping tasks. The full bolster protects the hand, ensuring safety and a well-balanced distribution of weight. The robust handles are riveted for durability. The Wusthof Classic 9cm paring knife is the perfect knife for all smaller preparation jobs, it's great for peeling and trimming and for smaller chopping tasks.

However, as a lot of people confuse paring knives with general utility knives or other small chef’s knives, it’s important to make the distinction here, so you can identify exactly what you need and which knife you should buy for your kitchen. Read on to learn more about what’s involved in choosing a paring knife. What types of paring knives are there? A good paring knife has a handle that’s ergonomically shaped so it has an ideal place for you to position your thumb while keeping a secure, comfortable grip. Paring knives—shop by brand Shaped like a spear point paring knife but with a less-curved blade. Usually made of harder steel, which makes for a much sharper edge. Forged knives are heavier and more durable—and so might be better for use with a chopping board. However, they will cost more than knives with stamped blades. How do you hold a paring knife?The Wusthof Classic Ikon 9cm paring knife is the perfect knife for all smaller preparation jobs, it's great for peeling and trimming and for smaller chopping tasks. A good grip is crucial, as you need to have complete control over the blade. Most paring knives are designed to fit the human hand snugly and provide balance and comfort when held.