Do I Need a Paring Knife?

Do I Need a Paring Knife?

Paring knives are petite knives that are great for making precise cuts, peeling fruit and vegetables, or swirling garnishes behind the bar. But do you need a dedicated knife for these kinds of tasks? We compare two top models to see if it's a worthy investment.

Why Do You Need a Paring Knife?

The Essentials Plus Serrated Paring Knife is perfect for tomatoes, kiwi's and other thick-skinned fruits and vegetables. Made from stainless steel and fiber-reinforced plastic, this serrated paring knife is low-maintenance and dishwasher safe. It can even be used as a steak knife! Serrated paring knives are very versatile and will come in handy to prep any meal.

Essential+ Serrated Paring Knife

Paring Knife Uses

3 Paring Knife - Desert Dawn

The perfect companion to our Chef’s Knife - the Misen paring knife can tackle all of the precision cuts and fine-detail work in your kitchen.

Misen Paring Knife - Blue

Silver Aluminum Handle (R102), Black Resin Handle (W202), 2½ blade 6⅛” overall, Rada’s multi-talented Peeling Paring knife is exceptional for peeling

Peeling Paring

3-1/2 Paring Knife - Wusthof Classic - Eversharp Knives

Chikara Series: 3.5 Paring Knife – Ginsu

Opinel No.112 Paring Knife

Wusthof Serrated Paring Knife

Rada’s Anthem Heavy Duty Paring Knife gives the user superior leverage, making easy work of those cutting tasks that used to be difficult. This knife is ideal for all your cutting, slicing, and coring needs. Our Anthem Wave series offers more than just stylish handles. All Anthem Wave knives combine our famous, super-sharp Rada blades with reimagined handles featuring modern style, an ergonomic grip, and a balanced weight that feels great in your hand.

Rada Cutlery Anthem Series Super Parer Paring Knife Stainless Steel Blade with Ergonomic Black Resin Handle - 9 Inches

Dynasty Series Paring Knife – TheCookingGuild

Do I Really Need a Paring Knife? – santokuknives

3.5 Ceramic Paring Knife - GoodCook