from $49.95
The Cangshan Kuro Series 3.5-Inch Paring Knife is a forged kitchen knife designed for precision tasks. Featuring a black X-7 Steel spear point blade and a durable G-10 Fiberglass handle, this paring knife offers a comfortable grip and reliable performance. Its compact 3.5-inch blade is ideal for intricate work like peeling fruits and vegetables, mincing garlic, or trimming small ingredients. Hand washing is recommended to maintain the quality of this Kuro Collection knife, which comes with a limited lifetime manufacturer warranty.
Skip the massive 15-piece block sets; invest in one excellent 8-inch chef's knife, a paring knife, and a bread knife. Choose between heavy, durable Western knives or light, razor-sharp Japanese knives. Available from $49.95.
Kitchen knives have no energy costs. Maintenance involves regular honing and occasional professional sharpening, though many do this themselves with whetstones.
Common Failure Modes
Chipping the blade edge on bones or hard surfaces is common with hard Japanese steel. Soft Western steel tends to dull and roll, requiring frequent honing. Handles can crack if put in the dishwasher.
Skip the massive 15-piece block sets; invest in one excellent 8-inch chef's knife, a paring knife, and a bread knife. Choose between heavy, durable Western knives or light, razor-sharp Japanese knives.
Quality forged knives last a lifetime. Stamped knives last 5-10 years.
The Cangshan Kuro Series 3.5-Inch Paring Knife is available at abt, starting at $49.95.
Kitchen knives have no energy costs. Maintenance involves regular honing and occasional professional sharpening, though many do this themselves with whetstones.
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