Zwilling Spectrum 4-inch Paring Knife

Paring is close work: peeling an apple over the sink, hulling strawberries, popping the eyes from a potato or supreming an orange. The Zwilling Spectrum 4-inch paring knife has the line’s acute 12.5-degree edge, which slips between citrus membranes and through waxy pepper skin with little pressure.

The Jute Micarta handle has a fabric-like texture that stays secure when the hands are wet, and the curved bolster lets the thumb and forefinger pinch the blade for control. Four inches gives enough reach to slice small fruit and aromatics on the board.

Hold the fruit in one hand and draw the blade toward the thumb in short strokes; the acute edge needs very little pressure.

For a straight sheep’s-foot edge, see the Spectrum 3-inch kudamono parer. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains paring knives.

SKU: 1033078

Availability: In stock

$114.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Series: Zwilling Spectrum
    • Type: Paring knife
    • Blade length: 4 inches (10.2 cm)
    • Steel: Zwilling special formula high-carbon stainless steel, SIGMAFORGE forged from a single piece; steel produced with a 50% reduction in CO2 footprint
    • Hardening: FRIODUR ice-hardened, 55 to 58 HRC
    • Edge: precision-honed to 12.5 degrees per side
    • Bolster: curved bolster that supports a pinch grip
    • Handle: Jute Micarta with a lattice texture, triple-riveted, with a stainless steel end cap
    • Made in: Germany
    • Warranty: Zwilling lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship
    • Item number: 1033078

    Zwilling Spectrum Knives

    KnifeBladeBest for
    Spectrum 3-inch Kudamono Parer3 in.Straight-edged fruit and garnish work
    Spectrum 4-inch Paring Knife4 in.Peeling and trimming in the hand
    Spectrum 5-inch Serrated Utility Knife5 in., serratedTomatoes, bagels, citrus
    Spectrum 5.5-inch Prep Knife5.5 in.Mincing and small board work
    Spectrum 6.5-inch Utility Knife6.5 in.Slicing and trimming
    Spectrum 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku7 in.Push cuts through vegetables
    Spectrum 8-inch Chef’s Knife8 in.All-purpose chopping and slicing
    Spectrum 8-inch Bread Knife8 in., serratedCrusty loaves and soft bread

    Choosing a Zwilling Line

    All three lines are forged in Germany from the same special formula steel and ice-hardened by Zwilling’s FRIODUR process.

    LineBolster and edgeHandleWho it suits
    Zwilling ProCurved half bolster; sharpenable from heel to tipTriple-riveted black polymerCooks who use a pinch grip and want the full edge available for cutting and sharpening
    Zwilling Four StarPronounced bolster that guards the fingersMolded polypropylene with no rivets or gapsKitchens that value a hygienic, gap-free handle and a traditional finger guard
    Zwilling SpectrumCurved bolster; 12.5-degree edge per sideJute Micarta with a steel end capCooks who want the most acute factory edge of the three lines

    Keeping the Edge

    Hone lightly and regularly to keep the 12.5-degree edge aligned, and sharpen on whetstones at the same angle when honing no longer restores it. A sharpener set for a wider German angle will blunt the factory edge geometry.


    Care

    • Wash by hand with warm, soapy water and dry at once; Zwilling recommends hand washing for the Jute Micarta handle.
    • Cut on wood or soft composite boards rather than glass, stone or ceramic.
    • Store in a block, on a magnetic strip or in an edge guard, not loose in a drawer.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 3.9 in.
    Blade Length (mm) No
    Blade Width (inches) 0.79
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type X50CrMoV15
    Rockwell Hardness 57
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Black Jute Micarta
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Zwilling J.A. Henckels
    Country of Manufacture Germany
    SKU 1033078
    Manufacturer's Part Number 1033078
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $143.00

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