The paring knife is usually considered the second most important knife after the chef's knife. While it was originally intended for in-hand work such as peeling, trimming, and making decorative cuts, it provides many functions in a home kitchen due to it's small size and easy maneuverability. Most cooks will have several of these so that there's always one available.
- Blade forged in Seki, Japan. Handle crafted in Canada.
- Blade Length : 90mm
- Damascus VG10 Steel (67 layers)
- Rockwell Hardness of 61+
- Handle Material : Canadian Maple Burl
Hazaki Knives is a Canadian based company beautifully crafting handles for Japanese blades. Based in Montreal, this woodworking company recognized a great opportunity to combine their skills and supply of high quality Canadian lumber with the bladesmithing and steel expertise of Japan. The result is a peerless cutting tool with an exquisite hand-crafted wooden handle.
