Kuhn Rikon 4 Inch Red Paring Knife With Sheath

I'd seen these Kuhn Rikon knives recommended, and finding them at a discount picked up a couple of paring knives in this style ("Paring Knife Colori" on the package), and one of the slightly larger utility in a different style ("Nonstick ...."). The blades on both are nicely sharp, and they function well. Plus, the nicely designed sheaths make them attractive for camping, and they are even a nice backpacking weight.

HOWEVER .... I would warn you away from this simpler style, with a single-colored handle. That handle is smooth plastic, overly slick even when dry and I'm sure even more so when covered with peach juice, say. Further, there is not adequate contouring of the handle, little to keep your fingers off the blade or ensure a good grip. Especially with a blade this sharp, you don't want to end up grasping the wrong end!

Instead, I'd urge you to get one of the slightly more expensive "Nonstick" line. This has a handle with a textured surface and a nice contour that ensures a firm grip. The description is confusing, because all the knives are nonstick coated, and Amazon refers to all of them as 'nonstick', applying the term 'colori' to the ones I'm talking about (though Kuhn Riko calls them all 'colori'). Go by appearance ... the ones you want have a more obvious hand grip look to them, and the handle is two tone, with white where your fingers grip. Kuhn Rikon Colori Nonstick Paring Knife, Blue

This paring knife is the prettiest thing I have ever seen. Available in 6 attractive colors. The knife's non-stick surface coating is such a clever idea. Why they have not think of it before? The coating helps to make the blade glide with less effort. It seems that the blade is super sharp because of this. Perfect size for peeling fruits.

It comes with its own sheath that is very useful when you bring the knife with you. Kuhn Rikon is a Switzerland brand, the knife is made in China. At a very affordable price of 10$, this is my favorite knife that I bring at work.

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