Wusthof Culinar 3-1/2-Inch Paring Knife
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: WusthofBrand: Wüsthof
Release Date: 2001-07-31
Model: 4039/9
Product features:
- Narrow, sharply pointed blade for cleaning and cutting fruits and vegetables
- Blade, bolster, tang forged from single piece of high-carbon stainless steel
- Handle sculpted from 18/10 stainless steel with elegant satin finish
- Precisely tapered blade with hand-honed edge
- Made in Germany
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Wusthof Culinar 3-1/2-Inch Paring Knife
Customer Review: Excellent knife for those who want a stainless handle
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, let me say that I am very shocked to see two relatively negative reviews of this knife. I have had mine for several months now, and I could not be more pleased by it. This knife is constructed out of two different pieces of steel, although that really is not a problem. I used to sell knives, including the Wusthof Culinar line, and I never saw any rust on any of them. The reviewer who claimed that theirs rusted must have cleaned them improperly or purchased a singularly defective set.
The Culinar 3.5" paring knife is perfectly balanced and extremely sharp for its size. Compared to the KAI Shun stainless 3.5" paring knife, which is the only real competitor among 3.5", non-serrated knives to this one, the Culinar is balanced better, with a more comfortable handle, although the Shun is slightly sharper. This has a more traditionally shaped blade than the Shun has, which I prefer for most paring jobs. The Shun stainless knife is very good indeed, but I like the Culinar paring knife better. I have never actually used a Henckels Twin Select (their stainless-handled line) paring knife, so I cannot comment on it, although the only one I have seen is 4 inches long rather than 3.5 inches.
As a note about the size of this knife, I used a 4.5" knife as a paring knife before buying this one, and found the blade too long to easily control for cutting small fruits and vegetables like strawberries and garlic. Additionally, if you are looking to peel or decorate with your fruits and veggies, the shorter blade is easier to handle. Nowadays, I rarely use my 4.5" "utility" knife, and would recommend this knife as a more versatile substitute.
Description of Wusthof Culinar 3-1/2-Inch Paring Knife
For all your mincing, chopping and garnishes, use this 3.5-in. Culinar Paring Knife. Part of the Wusthof collection, it features the same legendary forged stainless precision blade and balanced design as lines such as Grand Prix. Its unique patented 18/10 stainless handle sets it apart from more traditional Wusthof knives, adding a contemporary elegance to a very timeless, functional kitchen tool.Prized possessions of professional chefs, Wusthof knives are an invaluable asset of any kitchen. Every element of this renowned cutlery contributes to its precision and ease of use. In Solingen, Germany, each piece is hand-forged in an extensive series of manufacturing steps by skilled craftsmen. The high-carbon stainless steel blades are hardened to maintain a sharp edge and full tangs provide perfect balance combined with the uniquely formed stainless handles.Elegant satin-finish handles sculpted from 18/10 stainless steel distinguish Culinar knives from Wüsthof's other cutlery lines. Otherwise Culinar knives embody all the virtues of other Wüsthof knives that have earned the German manufacturer world renown. The principal parts of a Wüsthof knife--blade, bolster, and tang--are forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel, and the blade is precisely tapered from bolster to tip and from back to hand-honed edge. Blades and beautifully formed bolsters are not as thick as some knives'. As a result, despite their heft, strength, and durability, Wüsthof knives are pleasingly delicate and marvelously balanced in action. This 3-1/2-inch classically shaped paring knife is ideal for cleaning and cutting fruits and vegetables. Like all fine knives, this paring knife should be hand washed. --Fred Brack
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