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 (4.9 / 5 · 7 reviews)
Jason K.★★★★★
I've been using it to peel apples and devein shrimp, and the handle feels perfectly balanced in my hand—no slipping even when wet. The blade is razor sharp out of the box, making quick work of garlic cloves. Definitely my new go-to for small prep tasks.
Benjamin L.★★★★★
The 67-layer Damascus pattern is stunning in the light, and the handle feels perfectly weighted for precise work. I trimmed brussels sprouts last night and it glided through stems without any slipping. This little knife has earned a permanent spot in my daily rotation.
Jacob★★★★★
Peeling apples used to be such a chore, but this knife glides right through the skin without any resistance. The Damascus pattern on the blade is stunning and it stays sharp after several uses.
Samuel W.★★★★★
Trimming the fat off pork chops has never been this effortless—this knife glides through like it’s nothing. The 3.5" size is perfect for precise work, and the Damascus finish makes it feel special every time I pick it up.
Richard N.★★★★★
I was peeling apples for a pie and the blade glided right under the skin without any tugging, which makes quick work of prep. The handle feels nicely balanced in my hand and hasn't slipped even when wet.
Abigail I.★★★★★
The tip is so sharp it slices through tomato skins like butter, and I love how the Damascus pattern looks unique on every blade. Peeling apples has never felt this effortless, and it stays razor-sharp after weeks of daily use.
Hazel Y.★★★★☆
Got this for precise veggie work and the layered Damascus pattern really does catch the light nicely. Cuts through tomato skins like butter, though I wish the handle had a bit more grip when wet.
