Wusthof 9 cm Paring Knife, Black

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At Russums, we sell paring knives made by a number of well-respected international brands. We feature some of their products below.

The full bolster protects the hand, ensuring safety and a well-balanced distribution of weight. The robust handles are riveted for durability. 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. Balance and ergonomics – the special bolster shape ensures optimum balance and allows the entire length of the blade to be used and kept sharp. The ergonomically shaped handles are riveted for durability and ensure faultless care and hygiene. A paring knife is a short chef knife, with a blade of 8–10 centimetres (3–4 inches) long. Its compact size is intended to make regular tasks such as cutting, trimming or slicing much easier and more precise. 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

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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.

A multipurpose small knife that is great for hand peeling, precision cutting, slicing and detail cuts. Perfect knife to devein shrimp, and for removing seeds from chilli peppers and skinning or cutting small garnishes. 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.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. 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. 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. Paring knives (also called peeling knives) are very versatile, and a mainstay of the professional kitchen as a result. Many cooks use them to peel or cut fruit and vegetables into small pieces, or to carry out other similar precision work.

Read on to learn more about what’s involved in choosing a paring knife. What types of paring knives are there? 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. 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! 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.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?