F. Dick 1905 3.5-inch Paring Knife

Peeling, slicing and garnishing fruits and vegetables are the jobs for this 3.5-inch 1905 paring knife. It comes with a keen edge that cuts thin, even tomato slices for a knife this small.

A paring knife does much of its work in the hand, and the short blade keeps the tip close to the fingers for control when hulling strawberries or coring tomatoes. The ringed 1905 handle gives a secure grip for that close work.

A paring knife also handles small jobs at the stove, such as scoring the skin of a sausage, testing a potato for doneness or cutting a lemon to finish a dish. Keep one near the range so the chef’s knife stays on the board.

For tourné cuts and peeling round produce, the curved 1905 3-inch bird’s beak peeler is better shaped. Larger fruit and slicing on the board suit the 1905 6-inch utility knife. The comparison table below lists the 1905 paring and utility knives.