Paring Knives Reviews

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W?sthof Grand Prix 3 1/2-Inch Paring Knife

Made by Wüsthof

3-1/2-inch blade, great for cutting up small fruits and veggies
Blade is hand forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel
Ergonomic, permanently bonded black handle
Lifetime warranty
Made in Germany

Amazon base price: $29.99
List price: $52.00 (that's 42% off!)

Average review score:

Good Knife, Probably Overkill

There are really two main competitors in the high-end mainstream kitchen knife market: Henckels and Wusthof. Those who have used both usually have a preference. My preference (and therefore bias you should know about) is for the Wusthofs.

The Wusthof Grand Prix line is a more modern design than the Classic series, with a simple black handle. The balance and grip of these knives are as close to perfect as I have found. For those wondering what benefits a higher priced knife provides, one benefit is that the blade (or tang) is one piece all the way through the handle. This makes the blade much stronger, and less likely to snap.

This particular model is the 3 ½ inch paring knife. This knife falls into the category of overkill for me. Most cooks will get by just fine with the 4 ½ inch utility knife. There is really no notable difference in size for the vast majority of applications between the 3 ½ inch paring knife and the 4 ½ inch utility knife.

Don't get me wrong; this is a very good knife. However, for the mainstream chef, I think its usage will be minimal, and thus it is overkill. Look for the 4 ½ inch utility knife first. If you own that knife, and you need this size for a specific application, this knife is great.

I cook for a livin'...

First and foremost...Don't be misled...there are well over two dozen high quality knife mass manufacturers all over the world, in all levels of price range...you just haven't found them all yet! I have 9 different brands in my work bag and they all perform flawlessly.
That said...This is a top o' the line midrange priced paring knife and although I don't favor Wusthof I did buy a set of these for the grrlfren and we both love this line.
(Nobody uses a 4.5 inch "paring" knife because it's a utility knife for small slicing jobs...a little too big for "paring"). Pros use 3.5/4 inch parers to do the job and this one is excellent for the job!!!
This "Grand Prix" line is much better than the "Classic" because of the comfy grip. Buy it now with no regrets!

We be givin' dis lil babe...5 mojo*z!!!

Viking 5 in. Paring Knife

Made by Tabletools

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Viking 5-Inch Paring Knife

Made by Viking Range Corporation

For precision peeling, slicing and trimming of small fruits & vegetables
High-carbon stainless steel and 1-piece forged construction
Hand-crafted in Solingen, Germany
Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects

Amazon base price: $34.99
List price: $52.99 (that's 34% off!)

Viking Bird's Beak Knife

Made by Tabletools

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Wide Clam Knife - 114-104-04

Made by Cutlery Place

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Wide Clam Knife
Professional quality wide clam knife fully forged from high carbon no-stain steel.
Designed to pry the shell open, cut the clam out, slide it onto the blade
Professional & Restaurant Knives and Accessories meet all foodservice industry standards.

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