F. Dick ProDynamic 3-inch Paring Knife

Peeling, trimming and slicing fruit and vegetables in the hand are the jobs for this 3-inch ProDynamic paring knife. The short blade keeps the tip close to the fingers for control.

A small, light knife is easy to work with for long periods, which matters on a prep list full of strawberries to hull and shallots to peel. The soft handle gives a secure grip, and the joint between blade and handle is sealed, so it cleans quickly between tasks.

The 3-inch blade also handles small jobs at the stove, such as scoring sausages or cutting a lemon for a final squeeze. Its light weight makes it easy to keep in an apron pocket or a knife roll. Keep one near the range so the chef’s knife stays on the board.

For more reach, the ProDynamic 4.5-inch paring knife handles trimming and shrimp, and a yellow-handled version suits color-coded kitchens. The ProDynamic tomato knife adds a serrated edge and pronged tip. The table below compares the full ProDynamic range.