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Product image 6 of 6: Ultra sharp German steel kitchen knife with lifetime warranty, featured on Forbes, ideal for home cooks and chefs

Product image 1 of 6: Ultra sharp German steel kitchen knife with lifetime warranty, featured on Forbes, ideal for home cooks and chefs

Product image 6 of 6: Ultra sharp German steel kitchen knife with lifetime warranty, featured on Forbes

3.5″ Paring Knife

Name: 3.5″ Paring Knife
SKU: ART-PAI-03-1
Price: 32.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Paring Knife That Gets the Small Stuff Right

High-carbon German steel

Full tang with ergonomic handles

Ultra Sharp

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$32.99 $52.99

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The paring knife is the one most people cheap out on — and the one they regret it with every single time they try to peel a potato or hull a strawberry with a blade that's already given up. The Cutluxe paring knife is built the same way the big knives are: high-carbon German steel, hand-sharpened at 14–16° per side using the Honbazuke method. At 3.5 inches, the blade is short enough to work comfortably in-hand — no cutting board needed for peeling, deveining, trimming fat, or scoring fruit. Full tang Pakkawood handle, triple-riveted, balanced so it doesn't feel like a toy. Laminated and polished for a clean, sanitary surface that resists rust and staining. The knife that fills the gap every other knife in your block leaves behind. Lifetime warranty.

All Cutluxe knives are forged from high-carbon German steel — rust-resistant, impact-tough, and precision-tapered to a razor-sharp 14–16° edge. Handles are crafted from ergonomic Pakkawood for a secure, comfortable grip in any condition. Every knife features full tang construction for maximum balance and control. To keep your knife performing at its best: Hand-wash only — dishwashers damage the edge and handle over time Dry immediately after washing to prevent moisture build-up Hone regularly with a honing rod to keep the edge aligned between sharpenings Store on a magnetic strip, in a knife roll, or in a block — never loose in a drawer Use a wooden or plastic cutting board; glass and ceramic surfaces dull the blade

Not the right fit? No problem. If your Cutluxe knife doesn't meet your expectations for any reason, contact us within 30 days of purchase for a full refund or free exchange — no questions asked. We stand behind every blade we make. If the quality isn't what you expected, we'll make it right. Simply reach out to our team at support@cutluxe.com and we'll handle the rest.

Every Cutluxe knife is backed by a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. If your blade or handle ever fails due to a manufacturing issue, we'll replace it — for the life of the product. What's covered: Defects in blade construction, handle materials, and assembly. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. What's not covered: Normal wear and tear, damage from misuse, improper care, or dishwasher use. To make a warranty claim, contact us at support@cutluxe.com with your proof of purchase and a description of the issue.

Shipping Standard delivery (free): All US orders ship free. Arrives in 3–5 business days after dispatch; allow up to 7 days during peak periods. Expedited delivery (from $6.99): 1–2 business days. Most orders ship within 24 hours of purchase. International shipping: Available at checkout. Rates and delivery times calculated at checkout based on destination. Returns Changed your mind? Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original packaging. Contact support@cutluxe.com to initiate a return — we'll guide you through the process.

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Ultra sharp German steel kitchen knife with lifetime warranty, featured on Forbes, ideal for home cooks and chefs

3.5″ Paring Knife

$32.99

CA$32.99 ~~CA$52.99~~

CHEF-TRIED PITMASTER-APPROVED

High-Carbon German Steel

Edge retention and corrosion resistance

Full-Tang Construction

Blade through handle for strength and balance

Hand-Sharpened Edges

Razor-sharp out of the box

Ergonomic  Pakkawood Handles

Comfortable, moisture-resistant,  built for long use

3.5" Paring Knife

Small blade. The detail work your chef knife was never built for. Peel, trim, score, hull — clean, controlled, no wasted movement.

3.5" blade built for close, precise work — peeling, deveining, trimming, scoring citrus and fruit
High-carbon German steel hand-sharpened at 14–16° — sharp enough for paper-thin peeling
Full tang Pakkawood handle, triple-riveted — light, balanced, made for in-hand work without a board
Lifetime warranty — small knife, serious build quality

WHAT OUR MASTER CHEFS SAY

High-Carbon German Steel

“Reminds me of my father’s knives — only sharper. You feel the difference the moment it hits the board. Solid in the hand.”

Chef Alex R., BBQ Specialist

Photo of Chef David T., Professional Butcher

Edge Retention

“Even after weeks of heavy use, the edge stays razor-sharp. I can slice brisket, roast, and vegetables without stopping to resharpen.”

Chef David T., Professional Butcher

Precision & Craftsmanship

“I’ve worked in Japanese kitchens for over 10 years, and Cutluxe knives feel incredible. The balance, edge, and weight are perfect — slicing fish, meat, and vegetables is effortless."

Chef Haruto S., Tokyo

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from 3235 reviews

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Donald J.D.

06/16/2026

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Excellent quality razor sharp nice heavy handles quality steel very pleased will buy more in the future but again you need to change your wood magnet holder I got one that was defective and didn't have a place to screw it into is just a drilled hole poorly and then the second one I put the knives on it and they literally just slide down and scratch the wood they're very poor quality please go with the one that I'm trying to tell you to buy which I purchased before in Texas they're only $32 there twice as big and much better quality and the magnet is extremely strong on both sides

Sean O.

06/08/2026

Paring Knife Set

I love the weight of the handle it's extremely comfortable and definitely nice good heavy weight and razor sharp blades I have bought many of these from Amazon and they're all garbage if you can imagine a tube of ground round hamburger and none of these knives wood cut through it yours or razor sharp I could literally cut paper and that's a true sharp knife all the knives I bought from you is are amazing and I will buy others I ordered another set from this other company and they are terrible they won't even cut my skin it's pathetic your product is amazing but again I've sent you pictures of the ones you should be selling that are top quality they retail on Amazon for only $32 there twice the size so they set a whole set of knives on either side and the magnet is actually strong unlike the one you're selling I would stop selling that that is a very poor quality product and it doesn't make you look good when you sell such excellent knive and such a poor magnet board I would definitely dump that company and go with the one of the pictures that I sent you it's top quality and literally you have to grab them to pull them off yours literally you put the knife on and it falls off and scratches the wood so anyways thank you so much I'm extremely pleased and I plan on buying more knives from you in the future a whole set and I wish you would sell the magnetic board that I sent you thank you I couldn't be happier with your product

Sean O.

06/08/2026

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I’ve always liked working with sharp knives and tools, so I carefully searched for the best balance between cost and quality—that’s how I found Cutluxe.
Unfortunately, one of the sharpening stones arrived damaged during shipping, so I contacted their customer service team. Their response was much faster than expected, and they promptly provided a solution.
This clearly shows their professionalism and commitment to customers. I highly recommend buying with confidence. Cutluxe is a serious, reliable brand and definitely worth the investment.

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04/04/2026

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In Dec/25, I ordered the 5" Santoku for myself. I love it SO much, I bought 2 others for gifts. 1) The knife is well weighted, comfortable to hold, easy to use, sharp, sharp, sharp and beautiful to look at. 2) I know the recipients will love their Santoku as much as I love mine. 3) The packaging of the knife is amazing which is important if you are giving it as a gift. Very classy. 4) The customer service at Cutluxe is stellar. I had an issue regarding a return (of my own doing) and their response time immediate, polite and professional. I was very impressed with this aspect of the business. I have told many friends about the quality of the product and the superior after-sales responses. Thank you Cutluxe.

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Wow just wow. These knives are top shelf. I bought a paring knife last year and loved it then these sets came just in time because my WP knives wouldn’t hold an edge but these bad boys are the best.Razor sharp out of the beautiful box. Well balanced full tang. Slices bread like a razor. Thank you for your beautiful knives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a paring knife actually used for — do I really need one if I have a chef knife?

Yes — a paring knife fills the gap a chef knife can't. The 3.5" blade is designed for close, precise work done in-hand rather than on a cutting board: peeling apples, oranges, and stone fruit; trimming silverskin from meat; deveining shrimp; hulling strawberries; scoring citrus for zest; removing eyes from potatoes. Tasks where a 7–8" blade is simply too long and unwieldy to control safely. Think of it this way: a chef knife is your workhorse for bulk prep on a board. A paring knife is for everything that needs your hands close to the blade — where precision and feedback matter more than blade length. Most well-equipped kitchens have both, and once you use a sharp paring knife for detail work, going back to improvising with a larger blade feels immediately clumsy.

Is this knife meant to be used in-hand or on a cutting board?

Both — but the paring knife really shines in-hand. The short 3.5" blade is designed so the tip and your fingers stay close together, giving you tactile control and immediate feedback on angle and pressure. For peeling curved surfaces like apples or potatoes, working around a pit, or making decorative cuts, in-hand use is where a paring knife is indispensable. It works perfectly well on a cutting board too — for trimming herbs, slicing small fruits, removing seeds from chillies, or any task where you want a shorter blade with more control than a chef knife provides. The full tang Pakkawood handle keeps it balanced and comfortable for both styles of use.

How sharp is a 3.5" knife at this price — is it worth spending more than a few dollars on a paring knife?

The edge is identical to the rest of the Artisan Series — high-carbon German stainless steel, hand-sharpened using the Honbazuke method at 14–16° per side. That's the same sharpening angle and technique as a professional chef knife, on a blade that most people assume is just a cheap utility tool. It arrives sharp enough to peel paper-thin skin from a tomato cleanly, without pressure. Whether it's worth spending more than a supermarket paring knife comes down to one question: does your current one actually do the job? Most budget paring knives dull within weeks and never truly recover because the steel quality doesn't support re-sharpening well. The German steel construction here holds an edge through regular use and responds well to a honing rod — so you're not replacing it every couple of years.

Does it pair well with the chef knife or Santoku — should I buy them together?

Yes — the paring knife is specifically designed to complement the larger Artisan Series knives. The chef knife and Santoku cover bulk prep, slicing, and chopping on a board. The paring knife handles everything those two can't do well: the small, close, in-hand work that comes up in almost every meal. Together the three cover virtually the full range of kitchen tasks without needing anything else. All three share the same German steel, Pakkawood handle construction, and Honbazuke sharpening — so they maintain together the same way, store together cleanly, and feel consistent in the hand. The 3-piece Chef Knife Set (8" chef + 7" Santoku + 5.5" utility) is a good bundle if you want a complete everyday kit, or you can add the paring knife as a standalone upgrade to an existing set.

What warranty does it come with, and how do I take care of it?

Every Cutluxe knife — including the paring knife — is backed by a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. If anything fails due to manufacturing, contact support@cutluxe.com with proof of purchase and the team will replace it. A 30-day money-back guarantee also applies if it's not right for any reason. Care is straightforward: hand-wash only and dry immediately — dishwashers damage the edge and the Pakkawood handle over time. Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife roll rather than loose in a drawer. Hone before use with a honing rod to keep the edge aligned. At 3.5 inches the blade is quick to clean and easy to maintain — one of the lowest-effort knives in the kitchen to keep in good shape.