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Small 4 in paring knife designed for precision tasks like peeling and trimming; fully forged construction on some listings indicates durability and a fine-edge stainless blade. Suits home cooks who need an inexpensive, everyday paring knife for detailed prep.

A lightweight, nimble 3.25 in straight-edge paring knife with a thin stamped stainless steel blade and a molded plastic (polypropylene) handle. Very inexpensive and highly maneuverable, suited for peeling, hulling, and precise small cutting tasks in home and professional kitchens.

A forged SIGMAFORGE 3 in paring knife with FRIODUR ice-hardened X50CrMoV15 steel blade and durable POM handle; curved bolster promotes a pinch grip for precise control. Made in Germany, suited for detailed tasks like peeling, hulling, and trimming.

A fully forged 3.5 in Classic paring knife with PEtec edge and 58 HRC for sharpness and edge retention. It has a durable triple-riveted POM handle, made in Solingen, Germany, suited for precise trimming, peeling, and small cutting tasks. The demi bolster version reduces weight and exposes the full blade for easier sharpening.

A small, lightweight paring knife with a 3.5 in Cromova 18 stainless blade and a seamless, dimpled stainless handle filled with sand for precise balance. It has a 15° edge, hygienic one-piece construction, and is suited for peeling, trimming and intricate prep in home or professional kitchens.

A forged SIGMAFORGE 3.15 in paring knife with ice-hardened FRIODUR high-carbon stainless steel blade, curved bolster, full tang and triple-rivet plastic handle; designed for precise peeling, garnishing and small prep tasks. Suited to home cooks and professionals who want a durable, sharp, chef-friendly paring knife made in Germany.

The Global GS-38 is a 3.5 in paring knife made from Cromova 18 stainless steel with a dimpled stainless-steel hollow handle that is sand-filled for balance. It is lightweight, ice-tempered to HRC 56-58, and designed for precise peeling, paring, and garnishing in professional and home kitchens.

A small 4 in paring knife with an ultra-sharp stainless steel blade and a plastic handle, sold with a protective plastic sheath. Designed for precise tasks like peeling, coring and trimming; available in multiple colors/patterns and marketed for everyday kitchen use. Suits home cooks who want a compact, low-cost paring knife with blade protection for storage or travel.

A compact, sharp paring knife with a 3.25 in AUS-10 Japanese steel blade and a durable POM handle; designed for precision tasks like peeling, hulling, and small handheld cuts. It's built with a symmetrical 50/50 grind and a comfortable bolster for a secure pinch grip, suited to home cooks who want a sturdy, longer-lasting edge.

A 3.5 in paring knife with a VG-MAX core and 69-layer Damascus cladding, D-shaped Pakkawood handle, full composite tang, and a 16° double bevel edge. Lightweight and precisely balanced for detailed peeling, trimming and garnishing; handcrafted in Japan. Suits home cooks and pros who want a long-lasting, razor-sharp small knife.

A 4 in paring knife from Shun's Classic line with a VG-MAX core and 34-layer (each side) Damascus cladding, D-shaped ebony Pakkawood handle, full composite tang, and handcrafted Japanese construction. It offers a razor-sharp 16° edge per side, light weight, and balance for precise peeling and trimming tasks.

A 4 in paring knife from Shun's Classic line featuring a VG‑MAX cutting core clad with 69‑layer Damascus and a D‑shaped Pakkawood handle. It's hand‑sharpened to a 16° double‑bevel per side, lightweight, and made in Japan, suitable for precise peeling, trimming, and small cutting tasks.

A lightweight, 3.25 in straight-edge paring knife with a thin, nimble stamped stainless-steel blade and a contoured Fibrox synthetic handle. It's inexpensive, very sharp out of the box, and well suited for precise tasks like peeling, hulling, and segmenting fruit. Ideal for home cooks and professionals who want a reliable, low-maintenance parer.

Small forged paring knife with a 3.5 in tapered blade made from specially tempered high-carbon stainless steel, PEtec edge (14° per side), and a riveted synthetic full-tang handle for balance and hygiene. Overall length is 7.5 in; suited for precise trimming, peeling, and small slicing tasks in home and professional kitchens.

Small, forged 3.5 in paring knife from the Classic line with a high-carbon stainless steel blade, full tang and ergonomic synthetic triple-riveted handle; overall length about 7.5 in. Suited for precise tasks like peeling, trimming and mincing and built for long edge retention and balance.

A compact, precision-forged 4 in paring knife with ice-hardened FRIODUR blade for long-lasting sharpness and a comfortable ergonomic polypropylene handle; made in Germany and suited for detailed tasks like peeling and segmenting. It offers professional edge retention (≈57 HRC) and a balanced single-piece SIGMAFORGE construction.