Best Paring Knives

A paring knife has a short blade roughly between 2 to 4 inches. The tip of the knife can either be straight or curve up to the point.

They are ideal for peeling and other intricate work for example:

- removing the seeds from a chilli
- peeling apples and other fruits or vegetables
- mincing small items like shallots and garlic
- trimming herbs

They are designed to be an all-purpose knife, similar to a chef’s knife, except smaller.

The comfort of your hand is a major issue.

You should look for a handle that is comfortably shaped and will not cramp your hands. Make sure the handle is neither too large or too small can. In addition, the handle must be easy to grip.