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A small, versatile kitchen knife designed for precision cutting and delicate food preparation. The Katana Saya Olive Wood Paring Knife's ultra-sharp 9cm blade is ideal for peeling, trimming, slicing fruit and vegetables, and other detailed kitchen tasks where control and accuracy matter.
- Paring Knife with ultra sharp 9cm blade
- VG-10 Damascus Steel for durability & corrosion resistance
- Rockwell hardness rating HRC60+ for supreme toughness
- Olive wood handle with opal-effect ring
- Western Range with protective leather sheath and wooden gift box
67-Layer VG-10 Damascus Steel
Forged from 67 layers of VG-10 Damascus steel, the blade combines excellent edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance with a distinctive layered Damascus pattern. With a Rockwell hardness of HRC60+, this Japanese-style knife is built to deliver exceptional sharpness and dependable performance.
Premium Olive Wood Handle
The natural wood handle gives the Olive Wood kitchen knife range a warm, natural appearance while providing a comfortable grip and balanced feel in the hand. An elegant opal-effect ring adds a distinctive finishing detail, highlighting the craftsmanship and luxury character of the knife.
A small, versatile kitchen knife designed for precision cutting and delicate food preparation. The Katana Saya Olive Wood Paring Knife's ultra-sharp 9cm blade is ideal for peeling, trimming, slicing fruit and vegetables, and other detailed kitchen tasks where control and accuracy matter.
- Paring Knife with ultra sharp 9cm blade
- VG-10 Damascus Steel for durability & corrosion resistance
- Rockwell hardness rating HRC60+ for supreme toughness
- Pakkawood handle with opal-effect ring
- Western Range with protective leather sheath and wooden gift box
67-Layer VG-10 Damascus Steel
Forged from 67 layers of VG-10 Damascus steel, the blade combines excellent edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance with a distinctive layered Damascus pattern. With a Rockwell hardness of HRC60+, this Japanese-style knife is built to deliver exceptional sharpness and dependable performance.
Premium Pakkawood Handle
The beautifully polished pakkawood handle of the Pakkawood kitchen knife range provides a comfortable, secure grip while adding a luxurious finish. An elegant opal-effect ring completes the handle, giving the knife a distinctive appearance that looks as impressive as it performs.
A small, versatile petty knife for precise and delicate kitchen tasks. The Katana Saya Smoke Paring Knife features an ultra-sharp 9cm blade for effortlessly peeling vegetables and preparing fruit.
- Paring Knife with ultra sharp 9cm blade
- Black VG-10 Damascus Steel for durability & corrosion resistance
- Rockwell hardness rating HRC60+ for supreme toughness
- Eye-catching octagonal ebony wood handles
- Includes protective wooden sheath and wooden gift box
VG-10 Black Damascus Steel
Forged from 67 layers of VG-10 Black Damascus Steel for exceptional toughness and a striking finish. The beautiful craftsmanship in these knives can be seen in the elegant, layered black Damascus pattern on the blade and the unique ebony wood handles.
Premium Ebony Handle
The Katana Saya Smoke kitchen knife range balances luxury and hard wearing-durability. These natural ebony wood knives are gift boxed with a sheath for safe, elegant knife storage and make the perfect gift for cooking enthusiasts, aspiring chefs and home cooks.
A small, versatile petty knife for precise and delicate kitchen tasks. The Katana Saya Smoke Paring Knife features an ultra-sharp 9cm blade for effortlessly peeling vegetables and preparing fruit.
- Paring Knife with ultra sharp 9cm blade
- VG-10 Damascus Steel for durability & corrosion resistance
- Rockwell hardness rating HRC60+ for supreme toughness
- Beautiful pearl resin handle
- Western Range with protective leather sheath and wooden gift box
- Available in 3 Piece Set
VG-10 Damascus Steel
Forged from 67 layers of VG-10 Damascus Steel for exceptional toughness. The beautiful craftsmanship in these knives can be seen in the elegant, layered Damascus pattern on the blade and the pearl resin handle.
Premium Abalone Pearl Handle
The Pearl kitchen knife range balances luxury and hard wearing-durability. These Japanese style Damascus knives with abalone pearl resin handles make the perfect gift for food enthusiasts and home cooks.
A small, versatile petty knife for precise and delicate kitchen tasks. The Katana Saya Flame Paring Knife features an ultra-sharp 9cm blade for effortlessly peeling vegetables and preparing fruit.
- Paring Knife with ultra sharp 9cm blade
- Rainbow VG-10 Damascus Steel folded with copper and brass for durability & corrosion resistance
- Rockwell hardness rating HRC60+ for supreme toughness
- Eye-catching octagonal rosewood handles
- Includes protective wooden sheath and wooden gift box
VG-10 Rainbow Damascus Steel
Forged from 67 layers of VG-10 Damascus Steel for exceptional toughness and folded with copper and brass to accentuate the Damascus layers. The beautiful craftsmanship in these knives can be seen in the elegant, layered rainbow Damascus pattern on the blade and the unique rosewood handles.
Premium Rosewood Handle
The Katana Saya Rosewood Flame kitchen knife range balances luxury and hard wearing-durability. These natural rosewood knives are gift boxed with a sheath for safe, elegant knife storage and make the perfect gift for cooking enthusiasts, aspiring chefs and home cooks.
A small, versatile petty knife for precise and delicate kitchen tasks. The Katana Saya Flame Paring Knife features an ultra-sharp 9cm blade for effortlessly peeling vegetables and preparing fruit.
- Paring Knife with ultra sharp 9cm blade
- Rainbow VG-10 Damascus Steel folded with copper and brass for durability & corrosion resistance
- Rockwell hardness rating HRC60+ for supreme toughness
- Eye-catching octagonal olive wood handles
- Includes protective wooden sheath and wooden gift box
VG-10 Rainbow Damascus Steel
Forged from 67 layers of VG-10 Damascus Steel for exceptional toughness and folded with copper and brass to accentuate the Damascus layers. The beautiful craftsmanship in these knives can be seen in the elegant, layered rainbow Damascus pattern on the blade and the unique olive wood handles.
Premium Olive Wood Handle
The Katana Saya Olive Wood Flame kitchen knife range balances luxury and hard wearing-durability. These natural olive wood knives are gift boxed with a sheath for safe, elegant knife storage and make the perfect gift for cooking enthusiasts, aspiring chefs and home cooks.
What is a paring knife?
A paring knife is a small knife with a short blade, made for work that needs control more than reach. It handles the jobs a chef knife is too large for, such as peeling, trimming and hulling, and is often used for those handheld jobs, rather than used on a board.
Katana Saya paring knives have a 9cm blade forged from 67 layers of VG-10 Damascus steel. The Japanese-style design is lightweight and nimble, with HRC60+ Rockwell hardness for lasting sharpness and a 15° cutting edge for clean, precise cuts.
What is a paring knife used for?
A paring knife covers the small, close jobs in food preparation, working with the ingredient in the hand or against a board. Typical tasks include:
- Peeling: takes the skin from apples, pears and potatoes with little waste, and suits slicing fruit once peeled.
- Hulling and coring: lifts out strawberry hulls and tomato cores with the point of the blade.
- Trimming: tops and tails green beans, trims mushroom stems and tidies herbs.
- Deveining: removes the dark vein from prawns.
- Segmenting citrus: cuts oranges and grapefruit into clean segments, free of pith.
- Scoring and garnishing: marks tomatoes before blanching and cuts small decorative garnishes.
- Fine chopping: minces garlic and shallots in small quantities.
Squash, melon and other large or very hard produce call for a vegetable knife or chef knife instead.
Paring Knives vs Chef Knives vs Utility Knives
A paring knife, a utility knife and a chef knife cover different scales of work, so they complement each other rather than compete.
A paring knife suits small ingredients and close control: peeling, hulling, trimming and other detail work. A utility knife has a slightly longer blade and sits between the two sizes. This suits medium prep on the board such as slicing small fruit, when a chef knife feels too large but a paring knife is too short. A chef knife takes over when the job involves volume, large vegetables or bigger cuts.
How to Choose a Paring Knife
Four details set our paring knife apart from others: blade length, steel, handle and sheath.
- Blade length: every Katana Saya paring knife features a 9cm blade which suits both in-hand work and short cuts on a board.
- Steel: 67-layer VG-10 Damascus brings edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance. Smoke blades are black Damascus, and Flame blades are folded with copper and brass for a rainbow pattern.
- Handle: for a wooden paring knife, Olive Wood and Pakkawood handles carry an opal-effect ring, Smoke has an octagonal ebony handle, and Flame comes in octagonal rosewood or olive wood. Pearl uses abalone pearl resin instead.
- Sheath: every knife includes a protective sheath, leather or wooden depending on the range, and a wooden gift box.
Damascus Paring Knives as Gifts
Every Katana Saya paring knife arrives in a wooden gift box with a protective sheath, so it’s beautifully presented, ready to be gifted. A paring knife also suits cooks who already own a chef knife: a smaller tool for everyday prep, available in a handle finish to suit their kitchen. To build a larger gift, browse knife gift sets or a starter knife set.
Paring Knife FAQs
Yes, for small jobs. A paring knife trims fat and silverskin from small cuts and scores meat before cooking. The blade is too short and light for slicing roasts or breaking down joints, which suit a chef knife.
Pinch the base of the blade between thumb and forefinger and wrap the other fingers around the handle. On a board, curl the fingertips of your guiding hand away from the edge. For in-hand work, keep your fingers clear of the blade's path.
No. A dishwasher can dull the blade and cause spotting on Damascus steel. Wash by hand in warm water with mild soap straight after use and dry thoroughly.
Use a honing rod before each use to keep the edge aligned, and sharpen periodically with a whetstone or roller sharpener. Avoid cutting on glass, stone or ceramic, which can chip or dull the edge.
One knife set , every task covered.
Katana Saya knife sets bring together all the essential blades needed for everyday kitchen tasks in an expertly curated collection.
Knife Block Sets
Bring order and elegance to your kitchen with Katana Saya Knife Block Sets, carefully curated for those who want every essential blade within easy reach.
Starter Knife Sets
Begin your premium knife collection with a Starter Knife Set. Perfect for new cooks and aspiring chefs, each set contains the three essential blades every cook needs.
Carving Knife Sets
Crafted for effortless slicing and elegant serving, these carving sets pair a razor-sharp carving knife with a matching two-prong carving fork.
Steak Knife Sets
Elevate your dining table with a Katana Saya Steak Knife Set with ultra-sharp serrated knives for effortless, clean cuts through every steak.
All Knife Sets
Discover the art of Japanese inspired craftsmanship with Japanese Style Knife Sets that offer cooks a range of blades to handle a variety of kitchen tasks.
Inspired by tradition. Crafted for today.
At Katana Saya, we believe beautiful cooking deserves beautifully crafted kitchen tools.
Damascus Steel
Precision-forged VG-10 Damascus steel blade for exceptional balance, sharpness, durability and performance.
15° Cutting Edge
Ground to an exceptionally sharp 15 degree edge for sharpness, precision and effortless cutting.
Premium Handles
Handles inspired by the textures and colours of nature for a knife that feels as beautiful in the hand as it looks on the worktop.
Luxury Packaging
Finely crafted knives deserve equally luxury packaging. Completing every knife is a protective sheath and a wooden gift box.
Get the most out of your knives
Damascus steel is prized for its strength and beauty, but a little care goes a long way in preserving its edge and finish. Follow these simple guidelines to keep your Katana Saya knife performing - and looking- its best for years to come.
