RADACutlery Regular Paring Knife, Made in USA, Black Handle

These knives are of good quality, just like every other Rada knife I've owned/handled. I purchased these to replace the paring knives I lost (forgot to retrieve them from my last workplace). That pair had the brushed aluminum handles, so this time I opted to try these SS black handles.As the case with my other Rada knives, these perform extremely well. Although the blades aren't thick, the steel is of good quality and holds their edge longer than most other brands of paring knives I have experience with. I strop these knives after every use; a couple of seconds doing so keeps these blades extremely sharp and ready for their next use.Further, for those who use these multiple times before resharpening, the steel Rada uses is easy to sharpen, especially considering the thin blades on these paring knives.The handles on this particular set ARE NOT BLACK PLASTIC as many other reviewers here claim. They are black, slightly textured stainless steel, meant to withstand dishwashers better than the brushed aluminum handles. However, cutlery should NEVER just be thrown into a dishwasher. No matter what they are made from, they SHOULD be hand-washed and dried after every use. However, since Rada has no doubt received many complaints about their brushed aluminum, they started making them with these handles. I purchased them this time instead of the brushed aluminum to compare the two handle types. These black SS handles actually have a little more texture than the brushed aluminum, which provides a little better grip and control.Overall, I highly recommend these as anyone's every day paring knives. They are really nice quality, easy to maintain, and durable.

Best knives ever… be very careful with use . I bought years ago in a different size

We have a lot of Rada knives and are now purchasing them with the plastic handles instead of their older aluminum handles. The aluminum handles are great, but if you wash them in your dishwasher the handles turn dark, so they do not recommend the aluminum handles if you plan to put them in the dishwasher.

I have been buying this brand of knife for years, probably 20 or 30. I have purchased them for friends and family. I recently purchased another brand paring knife when I couldn't find RADA locally and I don't like it at all. The RADA brand fits my hand just right and it stays sharp for a long time. If you purchase their sharpener, it will last for years. I do wish they would go back to the grommeted handle, but I know people want dishwasher safe now.

It's so wonderful to find a really sharp, well-made knife. I just purchased 2 slicing knives. It will be nice to have a drawer full of sharp knives!

Love knives by RadaThey are sharp & affordable

Good price

Love these knives. They are the perfect size for small jobs and cut beautifully!! Highly recommend!

I have bought these knives and really liked them. Just the right size for paring vegetables. Seem to keep their sharpness.

Sharp paring knife with comfortable handle. Works well in peeling and slicing vegetables.

I love Rada knives and have a number of them. Their tomato slicer is awesome as is their bread knive. I love the granny knife for peeling potatoes. The paring knife is excellent for cutting just about anything. If you need them to go into the dishwasher buy the black handle ones.

Rada never disappoints. Perfect size, stays sharp and dishwasher safe.

This is the second time I have purchased this knife the first one has been my favourite knife for many many years!