Wusthof Pro Paring Knife, 3-1/2-Inch

I'm not an avid cooker, nor do I know much about knives. But I just bought the Wusthof pro pairing knife and have really enjoyed it. I also have the victoinox fibrin handle pairing knife (although it is very old and hasn't been sharpened in awhile). I have included a picture of the two for anyone trying to choose between them. The blade of the wusthof came out of the box much sharper. The blade of the wusthof is much thinner and flexible than the victorinox. The handle of the wusthof is a lot more thicker than and a little less cheaper looking than the victorinox. I personally like the blade of the victorinox, but like the handle of the wusthof.

I like what Wusthof did with the grip here, a little more purchase but not completely out of the box like with their chef's knife.I would say this is my top budget paring knife over the Victorinox. Just a bit more comfy. Will get pretty dang sharp if you use the right tools and hold an edge for a long time (it is a paring knife after all, not a workhorse).I have two because I like one as a steak knife. It feels good to SLICE a ribeye instead of tear it with one of those serrated things.

A nice sharp little paring knife out of the box. 4 stars because the blade is a little too flimsy feeling and I think it might snap if you apply a little too much force. On the other hand, because it's sharp and the blade is the perfect 3.5 inches, it's perfect for peeling kiwi, hulling strawberries, etc.

I am a knife nut who owns some high end Chef knives and sharpens them at home on a whetstone. I knew my wife and kids would use these which meant they would end up in the dishwasher, laying in the sink or worse in a drawer so I didn't want to spend a lot on a pairing knife.These came razor sharp and have held their edge so far despite some abuse.

Only used for a short time . It is quite good..I feel it is rather lighter than expected..I would have preferred a little heavier knife.When you smash things like garlic with the blade the heavier previous knife felt better.Generally a good knife.

Like it’s bigger brothers in Wustof Pro line, this little knife is rugged, yet light and handy to use. The molded plastic handle provides a comfortable, secure grip. The blade holds a sharp edge well, and is the right length for small slicing and peeling jobs. This knife is dishwasher safe, and has the endorsement of the National Sanitation Foundation.

This is one of the two sharpest knives I've ever owned. The other is the Wusthof Pro Chef's Knife. For the price, these are unbelievable quality. I can't believe I've been getting by for so long with my super dull, heavy old knives. This one is extremely light weight, thin blade that just melts through everything. Onions, celery, cheese and meats...I wouldn't have believed it could be that easy. Wow. I would definitely buy this again and highly recommend it to everyone I know.

Sharp and flexible. Good handle with a nice shape and thickness Perfect for paring. Good replacement for my granny’s parer. It looks like it should last a long time. When I need more knives I will get the same Wustoff pro knives.

Very sharp knife.