Not every prep job requires the heft of a chef’s knife. For smaller tasks, you need something more petite that gives you complete control. Enter our Damascus Steel paring knife. From peeling and cutting small fruits and vegetables to deveining shrimp, it sets the bar for precision performance. Short on blade, but long on capabilities, it puts total confidence in the palm of your hand. Hybrid construction combines fundamental Japanese knife-making techniques with durable German engineering principles. Your go-to knife for small jobs like peeling, coring, and cutting strawberries. Forged blades comprise 67 layers of Japanese Damascus steel for a harder blade–a 60+ Rockwell rating–and a sharper edge that stays sharp longer. Meticulously hand-sharpened by craftspeople using the three-step Honbazuke method–a sharpening process that results in a super-sharp, 12-degree edge. Stunning green Pakkawood handle–infused with resin to increase resistance to cracking–is contoured for amazing comfort and grip. Steel bolster and full hybrid tang construction improve balance for a more controlled cut. *Free shipping to contiguous US
Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 23 reviews)
Daniel★★★★★
I've been using this as my go-to for trimming green beans and peeling apples, and the blade holds its edge noticeably longer than my old stainless steel knife. The handle gives me the control I need for precise cuts without slipping.
Jacob★★★★★
The layered steel pattern is absolutely mesmerizing in person, and it glides through tomato skins like they're butter. I’ve never had such precise control when coring strawberries.
Brian★★★★★
This blade handled peeling a whole bag of apples without any struggle. The Damascus steel pattern is beautiful, and the thin edge glides through tomato skins like it’s nothing. So much more precise than my old knife for tiny jobs.
James★★★★★
I was skeptical a small knife could handle butternut squash, but the layered Damascus steel blade sliced through it with almost no resistance. The handle feels perfectly balanced for controlled trimming.
Harper★★★★★
Peeling apples with this little knife feels almost effortless—the blade glides through skin without any resistance. The layered steel pattern on the blade is even more beautiful in person too.
Hazel★★★★★
I’ve been using this 3.5-inch knife for everything from peeling apples to trimming green beans, and it keeps its edge far longer than my old stainless steel one. The thin, sharp blade gives me far more exact control than a larger chef’s knife would.
Eva S.★★★★★
This little knife handles garlic and shallots way better than my old paring knife, the thin blade glides through skins without any tug. The steel pattern on the blade is surprisingly beautiful up close, a nice bonus for a utility knife.
Ella★★★★★
Peeling potatoes feels effortless now—the blade is thin enough to maneuver around eyes and curves without any awkward hacking. The handle fits my hand just right, and I’ve used it every day for a week without the edge dulling.
Timothy L.★★★★★
The wavy pattern on this blade is stunning in person, and it glides through citrus peel without any effort. I've been using it for shallots and garlic, and the grip feels secure even with wet hands.
Emily★★★★★
Finally, a knife that actually fits my hand for those little jobs—the blade is surprisingly sharp right out of the box, and the Damascus pattern looks beautiful up close. It made coring strawberries feel effortless.
