Mercer Paring Knife Guard, 4 x 1-inch

This felt-lined guard fits a paring knife with a blade up to 4 inches, a standard piece of any culinary student’s kit. The rigid ABS shell keeps the tip from poking through a knife roll or a drawer, and the felt inside lets the blade slide in and out without scratching its face.

A guard also protects the edge. A paring knife loose in a drawer knocks against other tools, and that contact dulls a fine edge quickly. Slip the guard on whenever the knife is put away or packed for class.

Other Sizes

Mercer makes the same guard for longer blades, including the 6 x 1-inch boning knife guard and the 8 x 2-inch chef’s knife guard. All sizes are compared in the Details.