- 4-inch paring knife featuring artfully elegant Damascus-look pattern
- Blade made of high-carbon VG-10 steel for long-lasting durability of razor sharp edges
- Seamless one-piece stainless steel bolster, handle, and end cap
- Stainless steel handle with unique D-shape provides better control
- Hand washing recommended, dishwasher safe; lifetime warranty; made in Japan
Product Description
Seamless stainless steel construction produces this stunning collection. Features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without it's rusting problems.Amazon.com Review
Made from VG-10 stainless steel, Shun knives are specially constructed to be harder, less brittle, but also more flexible than traditional steel formulations. The VG-10 core is then clad with 16 full layers of SUS410 high-carbon stainless steel on each side, for a total of 33 layers.... More >>
Shun Steel 4-Inch Paring Knife
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I was advised by a friend who loves cooking to get a good paring knife and a good chefs knife and I’ll be set. I jumped on this when if was on wicked sale, I am so glad I did. I’ve never experienced such fine quality in a knife before. There’s something to be said for the old ways, and blended with the new this knife exemplifies the level of quality that I look for in a “lifetime” purchase. I will buy more Shun knives (when I can afford them of course).
Rating: 5 / 5
Shun steel knives are great. Tremendously sharp, great handle (for right-handers), and all steel with no rivets or seams. This is my favorite one, because you can take it anywhere (like the living room) with a hunk of cheese and a baguette, or a serrano pepper and some chips and salsa, and add some extra enjoyment to your snack via the awesome tactile experience of slicing stuff with a great little tool. Tremendously expensive, though…
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought a shun chef’s knife before and had been using it with great pleasure. I liked it so much I used for everything – great until I tried to peel a tomato with an 8″ chef knife. Bad idea. So with a paper towel wrapped around the small cut on my thumb I sat down and ordered this little paring knife.
The folded steel is very attractive and has just as many folds (albeit very tiny folds) as the larger knives. I love the “D” shape of the handle – it is very easy for me to hold onto. The light brushed texture runs around the handle giving extra grip, even when it is wet. The light-weight knife is quite balanced. It just feels good in my hand.
My only complaint is that it doesn’t stay as sharp as my shun chef’s knife (which probably gets more use). I use a small pull-through honer each time a use either knife and can feel the rough spots on this paring knife more than on the larger knife. Seems that the edge is a little more delicate on the smaller knife. A few pulls through the honer and it is good as new though. I still think it will be a while before I have to take it to be professionally sharpened.
I like the knife a lot. Between this paring knife and the chef’s knife, I hardly use any of my other knives. Love the sharpness and construction of the Shun knives.
Rating: 4 / 5
This knife seems very well made, and should last a lifetime with proper care. I would like the handle to be slightly larger, but perhaps that’s because I have large hands.
Rating: 4 / 5
Gave this item as a gift to my dad. He said it was great. Said he has used it many times and loves it. It is a good weigh and balance.
Rating: 5 / 5