{"title":"Japanese Paring Knives","description":"\u003cspan class=\"new-h1\"\u003eParing Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"new-h2\"\u003eSmallest knife in the family\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost kitchens have a paring knife. But sadly many of those paring knives aren’t nearly adequate - thin blades that flex, edges that dull quickly, handles that give you no real control. A Japanese paring knife is a different tool entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paring knife is the shortest blade in the kitchen, typically 70mm to 110mm. It's designed almost exclusively for in-hand work - peeling, trimming, coring, and detailed cutting where the food is held rather than placed on a board. The blade is short, rigid, and ground to a fine point, which gives you precise control over small, intricate cuts that a longer knife simply can't manage safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits any cook who works regularly with fruit, root vegetables, or anything requiring detailed hand work. Peeling an apple, trimming artichoke leaves, removing citrus pith, hulling strawberries, deveining prawns - these are all tasks where the paring knife is the right tool and everything else is a compromise. In a professional kitchen it's an essential secondary blade, used constantly for prep and plating detailed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to a Petty knife, the paring knife is shorter and intended almost entirely for in-hand use rather than board work. The Petty is more versatile across a wider range of tasks. The paring knife is more precise on the smallest jobs. Many cooks own both and reach for each instinctively depending on the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen choosing, blade length is straightforward - most cooks do well with an 90mm+ blade. The more important consideration is rigidity and point geometry. A Japanese paring knife holds a finer edge and has a more acute tip than most Western equivalents, which is where the real difference in performance shows up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good paring knife is one of those tools you don't think about until you use a great one - then you can't imagine cooking without it.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mcusta-hexagon-vg10-90mm-paring","title":"MCUSTA Hexagon VG10 90mm Paring","description":"\u003ch2\u003e90mm Paring Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA paring knife is generally held in a pinch grip. This paring knife is particularly comfortable due to its 11cm hexagonal handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZanmai Hexagon VG10 Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMCUSTA excel in producing knives from VG10 steel. Unclad VG10 steel is very difficult to handle but the MCUSTA laser cut VG10 blades are exceptionally strong. These knives are all about the details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single piece of hardened VG10 steel is attached to a hexagonal handle that gently transforms into a rounded hilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe legendary MCUSTA hamaguri edge grind for superior sharpness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nickel silver bolster is softened with rounded edges and attaches seamlessly to the handle with a decorative red spacer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stainless steel pin secures the handle to the blade encircled by radiant luminescence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-Slip Handles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePakkawood is one of the great innovations of modern knife making but when polished it can be a little slippery. MCUSTA hexagonal handles are lightly textured so not only does it feel like real wood but no matter how wet your hands are the handle remains non-slip. Very comfortable and a pleasure to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMCUSTA Zanmai Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCUSTA company motto is \"Always Pioneers\". Unlike other knife manufacturers in Japan MCUSTA employ methods such as laser cutting and CNC milling to create knives that are consistently superior. 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Unclad VG10 steel is very difficult to handle but the MCUSTA laser cut VG10 blades are exceptionally strong. These knives are all about the details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single piece of hardened VG10 steel is attached to a hexagonal handle that gently transforms into a rounded hilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe legendary MCUSTA hamaguri edge grind for superior sharpness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nickel silver bolster is softened with rounded edges and attaches seamlessly to the handle with a decorative red spacer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stainless steel pin secures the handle to the blade encircled by radiant luminescence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-Slip Handles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePakkawood is one of the great innovations of modern knife making but when polished it can be a little slippery. 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The blade is made from totally respectable AUS8 stainless steel enhanced with molybdenum and vanadium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transition from blade to handle is totally seamless. The sculptured ergonomic handles are made from black pakkawood, perfectly milled and attached to a full tang with strong rivits. The Zanmai signature heel plate gives this budget series a luxurious feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMCUSTA Zanmai Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCUSTA company motto is \"Always Pioneers\". Unlike other knife manufacturers in Japan MCUSTA employ methods such as laser cutting and CNC milling to create knives that are consistently superior. 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The blade is made from totally respectable AUS8 stainless steel enhanced with molybdenum and vanadium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transition from blade to handle is totally seamless. The sculptured ergonomic handles are made from black pakkawood, perfectly milled and attached to a full tang with strong rivits. The Zanmai signature heel plate gives this budget series a luxurious feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMCUSTA Zanmai Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCUSTA company motto is \"Always Pioneers\". Unlike other knife manufacturers in Japan MCUSTA employ methods such as laser cutting and CNC milling to create knives that are consistently superior. 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This series is made from AUS-10 stainless steel. \u003cem\u003e(Similar carbon content to VG10 but AUS-10 has the addition of Silicon for strength and Nickel for toughness)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black plywood handles are durable and well rounded for comfortable use and meet the blade with a fully integrated stainless steel bolster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kanetsune PRO knife series is a true workhorse range designed for daily professional use. 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tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMoriguchi Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoriguchi are great value traditional handle Japanese knives for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e235mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade 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MCUSTA use a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern day technology to create blades that are both beautiful in use and aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"95%\" summary=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePetty\/Paring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong pin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR2 powder steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088583422211,"sku":"MCZRR-1201G","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/mcusta-zanmai-type-r-110-petty-knife.jpg?v=1727834351"},{"product_id":"kagekiyo-gokujo-120-wapetty","title":"Kagekiyo Gokujo 120 Wapetty","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKagekiyo White Carbon Steel 120 Petty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA knife that's almost too pretty to use (but use it you will). 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He was the first person ever to receive such an honour within the Sakai knife industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef's Armoury are proud to be the exclusive agent for Kagekiyo knives in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e......\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePetty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e248mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e62(+1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot-included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46682650247427,"sku":"BAGO-120PE-60010","price":359.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/kagekiyo-gokujo-120-wapetty-knife.jpg?v=1742890906"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/collections\/paring-knife-type-collection.jpg?v=1627030275","url":"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/collections\/japanese-paring-knives\/kagekiyo.oembed","provider":"Chef's Armoury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}