Product Price Blade Length (inches) Blade Material Handle Material Full Length (inches) Weight (ounces) Ambidextrous
Mercer Culinary Renaissance 3 in Paring Knife
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£17.87 3.5 in High Carbon German Steel Delrin 7.5 in

Precision-forged paring knife with a 3.5 in high-carbon German steel blade, full tang and triple-riveted Delrin handle; NSF certified and built for professional kitchen use. Suits cooks who need a durable, well-balanced small knife for peeling, trimming and detailed prep work.

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Ideal for brands offering wide ranges of high-quality paring knives because its 3.5 in high-carbon German steel blade and forged full-tang construction demonstrate the professional-grade materials and construction such brands provide.

Shun Classic 3.5 in Paring Knife
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£85.63 3.5 in VG-MAX with 68 layer Damascus cladding Pakkawood 8.75 in 2.1 oz

The Shun Classic 3.5 in Paring Knife has a 3.5 in VG-MAX core with 68-layer Damascus cladding and a D-shaped Pakkawood handle; it's lightweight, finely honed to a 16° edge, and handmade in Japan. It's built for precise peeling, trimming, and small prep tasks and offers good balance and corrosion resistance. Ideal for cooks who want a durable, razor-sharp paring knife with an elegant finish.

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Suitable for shoppers seeking high-quality paring knives because of its 3.5 in VG-MAX blade, 16° factory edge, 68-layer Damascus cladding, and comfortable Pakkawood handle.

Tojiro Classic 4 in Paring Knife
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£59.60 4 in VG-10 steel core, 3-layer stainless clad Triple-riveted black Micarta with stainless steel bolster 9.25 in 2 oz.

A 4 in paring knife from Tojiro's Classic line with a VG-10 super steel core and 3-ply stainless cladding, 60 HRC hardness, and a triple-riveted Micarta handle with bolster. It's a lightweight, sharp, and balanced Japanese-made knife suited for precision tasks like peeling, coring, and trimming.

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Suitable for shoppers seeking high-quality Japanese paring knives because it combines a VG-10 core, 60 Rockwell hardness, and a durable micarta full-tang handle for excellent edge retention and balance.

Victorinox Swiss Classic 3 in Paring Knife with Straight Edge
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£5.96 3.1 in Stainless steel Polypropylene (PP) 7.4 in 0.7 oz

Lightweight 3.1 in straight-edge paring knife with a high-quality stainless steel blade and ergonomic polypropylene handle for precise peeling, trimming and small prep tasks. Swiss-made, dishwasher safe, and designed for everyday kitchen use; suitable for home cooks and pros who want an inexpensive, nimble parer.

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Ideal for brands offering a wide range of high-quality paring knives because its 3.1 in stainless steel blade, ergonomic polypropylene handle, and 0.7 oz weight demonstrate Victorinox's focus on lightweight, precise, and affordable paring tools.