Kuhn RikonStraight Paring Knife with Safety Sheath, 4 inch/10.16 cm Blade, Black

Working in the kitchen this pairing knife is a must in my collection. I literally keep it on me at all times and if maintained a pretty sharp one to always have on hand.

No this is not a plug for Ron Popeil and his famous Chop-O-Matic of television legend, that entertained us in the '50s. But I have to say that this little Kuhn Rikon 4-Inch Nonstick Colori Paring Knife will live up to most of your slicing and dicing needs. It's a handy addition to any kitchen, and is a true kitchen bargain.Purchased my first one of these a few years ago as an impulse buy, as it had been recommended by a friend who knew what she was doing in the kitchen, and had bought one herself for light general kitchen slicing. I never expected it to last for the price, but it did, and it's become a favorite even though I have other kitchen knives that cost far more.These knives are very sharp, and are probably the best paring knives that I've had. They're designed in Switzerland by Kuhn Rikon, and have Japanese carbon steel blades, which are excellent for being sharp and staying that way. If you're so inclined you can use the green for vegetables, the red for meats and such, and the yellow for fruits. My first one, over two years old, shows very little wear on the non-stick color coating, and foods release from the blade easily.For those of us who store out casual kitchenware in drawers, the plastic sheaths protect the blades and keep them sharp. And according to Kuhn Rikon, "putting your knives in the dishwasher is safe, but washing them by hand will extend the life of your knives over time."But no matter who makes a knife or how well they may be treated, all knives are will need sharpening at some point. From personal experience, the Kuhn Rikon Mini-Pro Knife Sharpener handles that task very well, and it sharpens German and Japanese steel blades as well as nonstick coated blades. Just don't use it on serrated or ceramic blades.In short, these Kuhn Rikon Colori Paring Knives are a good 5-star product, and an excellent value for the money. But let me close with the famous words from those infomercials for the Chop-O-Matic hand food processor from the '50s. "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm going to show you the greatest kitchen appliance ever made... All your onions chopped to perfection without shedding a single tear."

My left finger can confirm that that this is the sharper knife on the planet. I’ve been using it all the time for a couple of months and still super sharp.

I love this brand of knives! I have 6 different types, as well as the pie/cake cutters, can opener, and peeler! I seriously love how well-made Kuhn Rikon products are (and I love that they all come in red!).I originally bought my first knife based on reviews of how well they cut EVERYTHING! And it's true, they work really well. I have some very expensive knives in my collection, and these work just as well. And they are red (I love having red in my kitchen!). I've used this knife on nearly everything I have to cut in the kitchen that is size-appropriate, and have been happy with the results.My first knife I've had for nearly 6 years, and it is still working amazingly well. I would probably say it's starting to dull a little bit, but I use that knife a lot, so that's not really a surprise. For example, I used to be able to gently set the blade on a tomato, and it would start slicing through like a hot knife on butter--now, I have to apply a little pressure for it to start cutting through the tomato. So really, they still work really well after all this time. I'm slowly starting to replace my other knives with these... the only thing slowing my full replacement is that not all the knives I want are in red yet (no matter, I'll just wait :) ).If you are looking for a sharp, stylish knife that won't break the bank, please look into this knife, and others that are in the Kuhn Rikon inventory. I haven't been disappointed by one yet.

I had the 4" paring knife for a year and a half. Some blade coating wore off so I contacted customer support from theKuhn Rikon website, not Amazon. With an emailed photo they are sending a replacement. The blade is thin but fairly stiff, never felt as if it was going to snap though. It holds an edge better than I expected. Originally I purchased it for my cabin but wound up using it at home after trying it out. Most of my other kitchen knives are Zwilling Pro. I am 6' 1" and have large hands but the handle is "adequate". After customer support is sending me a new pairing knife for free I decided to purchase the Kuhn 6" chef knife for my 8 y.o. Son. He is really starting to help out with meal prep, and especially because my main chef knife is a 10".

great knife! would buy again