Victorinox 4-Inch Swiss Classic Paring Knife, Red

The 4" Swiss Classic Paring Knife with Spear Point is the precision and accuracy tool every chef needs. Extremely sharp and ready for a variety of tasks from slicing and dicing to peeling and garnishing, this knife delivers smooth, uniform cuts that transform every meal into a work of art. With its pointed tip, the 4" blade expertly removes pepper seeds, cores apples, trims beans, and deveins shrimp with ease.

A versatile paring knife is an essential kitchen tool. Like a chef's knife, a paring knife is designed for a wide range of jobs, but its primary function is detailed work and precise control. The slightly curved blade and pointed tip resemble a chef's knife, but the paring knife's compact size makes it ideal for small, intricate cuts where control is paramount. The 4" blade, slightly longer than the standard 3 1/4" parer, offers added strength for slicing and dicing fruits and vegetables. The pointed tip allows for delicate cuts and checking the tenderness of meats and produce. This nimble knife's maneuverability and dexterity open up endless opportunities for utilization.

Featuring a world-renowned blade and perfect balance, the 4" Swiss Classic Paring Knife is a professional-grade tool optimized for home use. The tapered knife edge is ground in two directions to maintain sharpness longer and can easily be restored to its original edge. Victorinox has taken the best attributes from their commercial heritage and modified them to suit the home chef.

The Victorinox Swiss Army Swiss Classic collection boasts a contemporary handle design inspired by the brand's patented Fibrox Pro line. The contoured nylon handle is designed to minimize wrist tension while providing a secure grip, making these knives feel less like tools and more like an extension of the hand. Whether seasoned or novice, home chefs can have confidence in Victorinox Swiss Army's expertly crafted tools and lifetime guarantee against defects.

Victorinox's heritage dates back to 1884 when Master Cutler Karl Elsener opened a cutlery shop in Ibach, Switzerland. There, Elsener and the cutlers' union he formed produced the finest steel cutlery, including the Swiss Army's standard issue knives. In 1921, after his mother Victoria's death, Elsener changed the company name to Victorinox, incorporating the use of stainless steel. Today, Victorinox remains owned and operated by the Elsener family, still headquartered in Ibach, Switzerland.

To ensure the longest life for your knives, Victorinox recommends hand washing and regular honing. While dishwasher safe, hand washing with a soapy cloth and immediate drying is best to prevent dulling from collisions. Proper and frequent use of a honing steel will keep knives sharper and performing optimally, though honing cannot sharpen a truly dull blade. For pitted, nicked, or significantly dull knives, sharpening with a Swiss Sharp Handheld Sharpener or professional re-sharpening is required.

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