Wüsthof 3.5 Inch Paring Knife - Premium Black Kitchen Knife for Peeling, Slicing & Precision Cutting - Ideal for Fruits, Vegetables & Detailed Culinary Tasks

I ordered two of these paring knives. They arrived on time, were sent the day following order placement. These are very sharp knives. We have had a block set of Wusthof Classic knives which were purchased over several years. Our first one was purchased about 20 years ago, and our set completed three years later. Since then I have purchased sets for each of our 3 adult children and one very close friend. I purchased these two paring knives to always have a spare on hand, and one for a gift. Marvelous price!My pics show one knife boxed as received, one new knife out of the box, and our original Classic after 20 years use. My only concern is the handle bolsters. With a magnifier it appears that the black material used has pores, as wood has. The description does not detail the material used as many other knives in the Classic series do. I expect to get many years out of this new paring knife, and we'll just see if there are any future issues. It stands up to hand washing and drying very well. I do not subject my knives to machine washing.Ergonomically well-designed, beautifully balanced, and keeps its edge like nobody's business. Besides a good chef's knife, a good paring knife in your kitchen is a must. This is one you'll find yourself using again and again. On top of that, this seller was a pleasure to do business with.We had mistakenly tossed our favorite paring knife about 6 months ago and tried to get along without it. So, when Christmas was coming I bought our kitchen a Christmas present. I spent time reviewing paring knives at Williams Sonoma and Sur Le Table and then purchased it from Amazon. I was still torn between the Wüsthof and J.A. Henckels. so, I ordered both. We decided on the Wüsthof because it was just a little longer. We are pleased with this knife. It makes a difference when you are prepping the food.Honestly, the best paring knife I've ever owned in the 10 years I've been buying paring knives (home use, but I cook a lot). Razor-sharp out of the box and it also holds an edge really well. I've got the 8" chef knife from Wustof as well, same story there. Makes a great combo to have both!Comfortable handle and a sturdy blade. It's not the thinnest or sharpest thing around - I like the Victorinox/Forschner Fibrox paring knife for light, precise work - but it's a solid general-purpose workhorse. Unlike the Victorinox, its weight and full-tang construction inspire confidence. That said, edge holding could be a tad improved. I'd get a Japanese-style knife, but I insist on having a bolster for paring knives and this is about as good of a bolstered parer as you can get.I do think it's a bit overpriced for what it is. If you find one on sale, though, definitely snap it up. It's a huge improvement over the rest of its German competition.I have a collection of at least 7 paring knives from various manufacturers, most of the others are from Japanese companies. For my large hands the handle is a little small for comfort. I prefer a slightly longer and wider blade.One feature of the design that makes it superior to the Japanese ones for me is that while the other knives have a wider blade, they achieve that by reducing the width sharply right at the transition between blade and swelling to the thickness of the handle. This creates a sharp corner that I find unpleasant. The Wusthof Classic does not have to reduce the width as much and the reduction is done very smoothly so there is no sharp corner to irritate.I got this knife because it was recommended by Cook's Illustrated. It has been a fantastic paring knife. It has really good heft and balance. It feels really good in the hand. It is easy to handle when cutting up food. The blade is sharp and I have not had any issues or struggles with this knife. Because I keep good care of it and keep it sharp, I have not ever cut myself with this knife and neither has anyone using it in my house. A bad dull knife is a lot more dangerous to use in the kitchen, this one makes for safer cooking. The price is not cheap, but you only need a few knives in the kitchen and a paring knife is a must. With good care this knife will last you forever and is well worth the money. I highly recommend this knife to all my friends and anyone looking to get some nice knifes.Wusthof knives are the best. They are expensive, but the quality is top notch. We love these knives.Excellent quality. With kitchen knives you get what you pay for, making these classic Wusthof knives excellent value, particularly when you consider you only need this and the chef's knife to cover most common food preparation tasks.I like the shape, solidity and keen edge that I can keep on this knife. It has a useful curve to the blade and handles the small items comfortably and efficiently. It also has classic good-looks. The Wusthof Classics seem to confidently earn their good reputation. If you're able to hone it every so often, and maybe sharpen it on a stone yearly: I can't see its usefulness wearing out. This plus one of their 8" chefs knives will cover most all domestic kitchen eventualities with ease if you look after them.However, if you just want a pretty good knife to throw in the dishwasher and then replace once it loses its edge; you're could probably save a few pounds and be just as happy with, say, a Victorinox.Price aside, it is excellent wusthof is a great brand from my experienceBut it is not functionally that much different to one half the price or lessIt is reasonable value for a good knife. I'm not used to sharp knives, having put up with rubbish ones for years. I sliced the top of my finger off with this, even through the nail! So, it's sharp. Hope it stays that way! I also bought their sharpener so it should have a good life!Over the years I have purchased several sets of knives for my kitchen, but regardless, they wear and tear and become blunt even when you are taking steps to take care of them. The Wusthof range are superb carbon steel, very strong, very sharp and I expect them to last for a long long time. This parer knife is perfect for those quick jobs peeling, slicing and any other job for a quality blade.