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Global Classic 3-inch Paring Knife

Global Classic 3-inch Paring Knife

Most paring is done in the hand rather than on the board: peeling an apple, coring a strawberry, trimming the eyes from a potato. The GSF-46 is a 3-inch knife sized for that work, small enough to control with the thumb braced against the fruit and short enough that the tip stays where the cook aims it.

The short, straight blade turns smoothly around a round fruit for peeling and cuts small segments from citrus. On the board, it handles a few garlic cloves or a sliced shallot when a larger knife would be more than the job needs. Its handle is compact as well, so the knife sits in the palm without crowding the fingers.

3-inch or 3.5-inch?

The GSF-46 is the better choice for in-hand peeling and smaller hands. The Global Classic 3.5-inch Paring Knife has a slightly longer blade that works better on the board. The GSF-46 also comes paired with a chef’s knife in the Global Classic 2-Piece Chef’s and Paring Knife Set and with a utility knife in the Global Classic 2-Piece Paring and Utility Knife Set. The kitchen knife shapes guide describes paring knife styles.

SKU: GSF-46

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Specifications

Blade length: 3.1 inches (8 cm), sold by Global as a 3-inch knife
Steel: Cromova 18 stainless steel (chromium, molybdenum and vanadium, with 18% chromium), ice-tempered and hardened
Hardness: 56 to 58 HRC
Factory edge: ground on both sides at 10 to 15 degrees
Handle: solid stainless steel with Global’s dimple pattern
Origin: Made in Japan by Yoshikin
Item number: GSF-46
Warranty: Global guarantees its products against defects in material, construction and workmanship for the original purchaser when bought from an authorized dealer. Chips, broken tips and rust caused by inadequate care are not covered

Comparing Global Paring and Utility Knives

Knife	Blade	Edge	Best suited to
3-inch Paring Knife (GSF-46)	3.1 in. (8 cm)	Plain	Peeling and trimming in the hand
3.5-inch Paring Knife (GS-38)	3.5 in. (9 cm)	Plain	Paring on the board and in the hand
4.5-inch Asian Utility Knife (GS-58)	4.5 in. (11.4 cm)	Plain, pointed tip	Shallots, herbs, trimming poultry
6-inch Kiritsuke Utility Knife (GS-110/AB)	6 in. (15 cm)	Plain, clipped tip	Small board work and slicing
6-inch Serrated Utility Knife (GS-14)	5.9 in. (15 cm)	Serrated	Tomatoes, citrus, salami, rolls

Tips for Best Results

Cut with a forward or backward slicing stroke. Chopping straight down onto the board dulls a thin edge faster.
Keep the edge away from bones, frozen food, hard nuts and hard cheese. If the blade catches on something hard, free it with a forward-and-back motion; twisting it sideways can chip or bend the edge.
Cut on wood or plastic. Glass, stone, marble and tile surfaces damage the edge.

Care

Wash by hand with warm water and a mild detergent, rinse, and dry with a towel right away. Global advises against the dishwasher, since the heat and strong detergents can damage the edge and the steel.
Do not soak the knife or clean it with bleach or chlorine cleansers.
Hone with a ceramic or diamond rod and sharpen on a whetstone at 10 to 15 degrees. Global recommends ceramic or diamond rods over conventional honing steels.
A household stainless steel cleaner removes rust spots left by inadequate drying.

Additional Info

Blade Length (Inches)	3.1 in.
Blade Length (mm)	80 mm
Blade Width (inches)	No
Grind	Straight Edge
Steel Type	Cromova 18
Rockwell Hardness	56-58
Stainless	Yes
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Spine Thickness (mm)	No
Brand	Global
Country of Manufacture	Japan
SKU	GSF-46
Manufacturer's Part Number	GSF-46
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$75.00

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