Paring Knife 4" | Phantom Series | Dalstrong ©

Out of the box, the 13-15° edge was so sharp it made dicing shallots feel almost effortless. The AUS-8 steel holds its bite well through a week of prep, and I only need a quick hone to keep it on point. It’s become the first knife I grab for anything small.

The D-shaped G10 handle fills my palm so well that my hand doesn't cramp even after trimming a whole bag of strawberries. Out of the box, that AUS-8 steel took a razor edge at 13-15° and has held it through a week of daily use.

The 13-15° edge on this paring knife is absurdly sharp right out of the box—it glides through tomato skin without crushing a thing. The AUS-8 steel feels dense and holds its edge well after a week of daily use, even on citrus and small veg.