8 Best Paring Knives of 2024 - Reviewed

June 03,2024

Why do you need a paring knife? For small tasks that require a high amount of control..
The blade was impressively sharp for the price, and it did well on most of our tests. But the bulky handle felt heavy, and the shape made peeling and deveining shrimp awkward..
For a four-inch pairing knife, the handle is oddly long and uncomfortable to hold for long periods..
With an included knife guard, the four-inch Kuhn Rikon pairing knife is good for travel. Its plastic handle could use improvement.

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Smaller and shorter than a chef knife, paring knives come in handy for chopping up fruits and small vegetables like mushrooms. In the absence of a peeler, a paring knife is great at doing double duty on those apples ready to be baked into a pie. Perfect for everyday kitchen use, the carbon paring knives will stay extra sharp for years to come.