Knives
3.9" Japanese Paring Knife, Hand Forged with VG10 Steel Core
A blade that makes prep feel like less of a chore.
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Best forVegetable prep
Key specsee listing
TypeJapanese
3.9" Japanese Paring Knife, Hand Forged with VG10 Steel Core is a Japanese kitchen knife, ground thinner and harder than most Western blades. It comes from 3.9" Japanese Paring.
Geometry matters more than the steel name, and hard steel rewards a light touch rather than a twist.
Good to know
- Blade length and type stated in the listing
- Hardness and bevel type given
- Handle and tang visible in photos
How we would use it
- Vegetable prep
- Slicing fish and raw meat
- Everyday board work
