Dexter-Russell SofGrip 3.5-inch Paring Knife

For peeling, trimming and coring small fruits and vegetables, Dexter-Russell’s SofGrip 3.5-inch paring knife pairs a short blade with a cushioned grip that stays secure in a wet hand. It is a comfortable choice for cooks who spend long stretches at the sink with a bag of apples or potatoes. In our hands-on testing, the handle held its grip even when coated in fat or vegetable moisture, where a hard plastic handle can slip. The DEXSTEEL blade is tempered for resilience, so it is less brittle than high-hardness Japanese steels.

Cook’s Style or Standard Parer?

The SofGrip 3.25-inch Cook’s Style Paring Knife is shaped for work on a board. For a firmer dual-texture grip, see the V-Lo 3.5-inch Paring Knife.