Paring Knife 9,5 cm | Firestorm Alpha Series | Dalstrong ©

The 3.75-inch blade hits that perfect middle ground where it’s nimble enough for peeling but still has enough heft to handle bigger prep tasks. I’ve been throwing it in my lunch bag every day and the straight edge holds up beautifully on everything from apples to cheese.

This little office knife gets more use than my chef’s knife—the 3.75-inch straight edge makes quick work of coring strawberries and slicing cheese without fighting for board space. It’s compact enough to toss in a lunch bag and honestly feels like a precision tool.

The 3.75-inch blade is just right for quick work like coring strawberries or trimming green beans, and the straight edge holds a sharp line better than any serrated knife I've owned. It fits neatly in my work bag without taking up space, so it's become my go-to for slicing apples at my desk.