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[[File:Paring_knife.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A small paring knife]]
[[File:Miyabi Birchwood SG2 3.5-Inch Paring Knife (2026)-104A7337|thumb|right|300px|Japanese paring or petty knife with a 3.25-inch blade from the Miyabi Birchwood series]]
A '''paring knife''' is a small all-purpose kitchen knife with a plain edge. A paring knife may also be used to peel vegetables.  
A '''paring knife''' is a small all-purpose kitchen knife with a plain edge. A paring knife may also be used to peel vegetables.  



Revision as of 12:14, 16 October 2026

File:Miyabi Birchwood SG2 3.5-Inch Paring Knife (2026)-104A7337
Japanese paring or petty knife with a 3.25-inch blade from the Miyabi Birchwood series

A paring knife is a small all-purpose kitchen knife with a plain edge. A paring knife may also be used to peel vegetables.

Characteristics

  • Blade Length: Typically 3 to 4 inches (7-10 cm).
  • Profile: Straight or slightly curved edge with a sharp, pointed tip.

Primary Uses

  • Peeling apples, potatoes, and other tough-skinned fruits and vegetables.
  • Intricate work like hulling strawberries or coring tomatoes.

See Also