Souschef
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I would like some suggestions for a good paring knife that stays sharp. The one I have is good for slicing avocados.
Need help picking a paring knife
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Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
SC, I've had this knife for over 20 years, love it!
https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/st...-four-star-reg-4-inch-paring-knife/1010156637
... and I keep an edge on all of my knives with this
Zwilling J.A. Henckels TwinSharp Knife Sharpener | Cutlery and More
I'm not comfortable with steels nor stones, I just pull my knife through a coupla times and give it a wipe with a damp cloth, simple
https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/st...-four-star-reg-4-inch-paring-knife/1010156637
... and I keep an edge on all of my knives with this
Zwilling J.A. Henckels TwinSharp Knife Sharpener | Cutlery and More
I'm not comfortable with steels nor stones, I just pull my knife through a coupla times and give it a wipe with a damp cloth, simple
Cooking Goddess
Chef Extraordinaire
Sous, I have two favorites (just like my two favorite kids ). The first one is just like K-Girl's, except mine is about 10-12 years old. The second is a little, 2 1/2 inch bladed Rada knife. I use it to stem strawberries, peel aging mushrooms...lots of little jobs that are awkward for that larger Zwilling. It stays sharp. Rada may be a fundraiser knife, but I own three different ones and love them all.
). The first one is just like K-Girl's, except mine is about 10-12 years old. The second is a little, 2 1/2 inch bladed Rada knife. I use it to stem strawberries, peel aging mushrooms...lots of little jobs that are awkward for that larger Zwilling. It stays sharp. Rada may be a fundraiser knife, but I own three different ones and love them all.
salt and pepper
Executive Chef
Lately I find myself using my Henckels " Bird's Beak" more and more.
GA Home Cook
Sous Chef
Victorinox hands down the best deal. ATK rated it excellent also.
RPCookin
Executive Chef
I would like some suggestions for a good paring knife that stays sharp. The one I have is good for slicing avocados.
Like any knife it will have to be sharpened to keep it that way. I do agree that it seems smaller knives have to be sharpened more often. I keep a cheap draw through Wrenwane sharpener in my utensil drawer for this. It has 2 stages, so I can use the honing slot to keep the edge up between real sharpenings. It's fast, and does a good job on my smaller paring and utility knives.
sparrowgrass
Head Chef
I have a Rada paring knife, too. I don't like their bigger knives or their peelers--the handles are not comfortable to me, but the little bird beak is great. Stays sharp a long time, and if it gets too dull, they are cheap enough to toss and buy a new one.
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Souschef
Sous Chef
Update to the story:
I ordered a nice 4 inch Henckels paring knife from Amazon for about $35, and is it a great knife. Its only minor drawback is the the handle is a little small for me.
Well, we were in Marshall's the other day, and I found a 3-1/2 inch Cuisinart paring knife with a bigger handle for $4.
So Kayelle gets to use the Henckels now
I ordered a nice 4 inch Henckels paring knife from Amazon for about $35, and is it a great knife. Its only minor drawback is the the handle is a little small for me.
Well, we were in Marshall's the other day, and I found a 3-1/2 inch Cuisinart paring knife with a bigger handle for $4.
So Kayelle gets to use the Henckels now
I have quite a few Rada knives. I think the first one I got was the paring knife and I love it. Has a beautiful curve to it. I do find when it has a good edge on it, it seems to keep for a long time, but that really depends on what you are using it for.
Keep in mind I also have many others, lately have gotten a couple of President's Choice - they also seem to keep their edge. BUT again, what you use them on or for. How comfortable it is in your hand is very much a part of it too.
Had an old sharpener with 3/4 wheels on either side which did wonders with knives. My dad was good with a steel, my BIL uses another knife (amazing to watch and they are sharp!), my mom used a stone and the multi-wheel, I started with the multi-wheel (which has disappeared) and now use a Rada single wheel. Does an amazing job.
Keep in mind I also have many others, lately have gotten a couple of President's Choice - they also seem to keep their edge. BUT again, what you use them on or for. How comfortable it is in your hand is very much a part of it too.
Had an old sharpener with 3/4 wheels on either side which did wonders with knives. My dad was good with a steel, my BIL uses another knife (amazing to watch and they are sharp!), my mom used a stone and the multi-wheel, I started with the multi-wheel (which has disappeared) and now use a Rada single wheel. Does an amazing job.
Caslon
Executive Chef
I haven't seen a good paring knife for sale in awhile. I buy those cheap paring knives with paper thin blades on a plastic handle, 4 for a dollar.
Some short paring knives with thicker blades are hard to keep sharp. Running them thru a hand held sharpener is difficult because the blades are so short. I mostly use a paring knife for butterflying and de-vaneing shrimp. My cheapo ones do OK for that, not much else tho.
Some short paring knives with thicker blades are hard to keep sharp. Running them thru a hand held sharpener is difficult because the blades are so short. I mostly use a paring knife for butterflying and de-vaneing shrimp. My cheapo ones do OK for that, not much else tho.
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