Paring Knife 9,5 cm | Shadow Black Series | RED Edition | Dalstrong ©

The black titanium coating looks sharper than I expected, and the 8-12° blade edge makes quick work of garlic cloves without crushing them. It's become my go-to for small veggie prep.

The 3.75" blade feels incredibly nimble for precise work, and the black titanium coating looks flawless after a week of daily use. I've been using it to peel and core apples, and the diamond-honed edge glides through the skin without catching.

The D3 diamond sharpening really does make a difference—it glides through tomatoes like butter without crushing them. The handle feels perfectly balanced in my hand, great for precise work.

The black titanium coating on this blade is surprisingly durable—after a month of frequent use, it still looks flawless. It glides through cherry tomatoes and shallots with almost no resistance, and that diamond-sharpened edge holds up noticeably better than my old knife.

I was skeptical about the 8-12° edge being too delicate, but it glides through tomatoes without any crushing. The black coating hasn't shown a single scratch after a month of daily use.

The black titanium coating feels tougher than I expected, and the 8-12° edge makes slicing cherry tomatoes almost effortless. It’s nimble enough for quick prep work without slipping.

The 7CR17MOV-X steel holds an edge shockingly well after several weeks of daily prep, and that 8-12 degree grind makes it feel like a mini scalpel. The black titanium coating hasn't chipped or scratched at all, even when I forgot and cut on a glass board once.

The black coating on this little knife gives it a sleek, professional look, and the 3.75-inch blade is surprisingly nimble for precise cuts on garlic and shallots. The titanium nitride finish seems durable and hasn't shown a single scratch after a week of daily use.

That edge out of the box is razor-sharp—I've never sliced through cherry tomatoes this cleanly. The balanced handle makes it feel precise for small work, though I wish it came with a blade guard.

The D3 diamond sharpening process makes this little knife scary sharp right out of the box—it glides through tomatoes without crushing them. I’ve been using it for a week and the edge hasn’t dulled at all, which is a nice surprise for this price point.