Wusthof Gourmet 3" Parer : A smaller version of the chef's knife but with less curve to the blade, the paring knife is designed to function as an extension of your hand for up-close work with smaller fruits and vegetables. The 3" parer is excellent for peeling and slicing peaches for a pie, or for cutting broccoli and cauliflower florets. About Wusthof Gourmet: A precision-stamped blade of high-carbon stainless steel that sharpens easily and holds its edge. Compression rivets securely attach the high-impact handles to the full tang for superior balance and maneuverability. Dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended. Made in Solingen, Germany.
This small knife has a blade that cuts "large," making quick work of trimming broccoli, cauliflower and slicing or dicing peppers, smaller onions and other veggies. The blade comes exceedingly sharp from the factory (handle skilffully) and just keeps on cutting, working well to take the stress off your hands and wrists. I haven't found it necessary to sharpen or even "touch up" the blade, but that should be an easy task judging from the type of steel it's made from. This is a nice little knife and it comes with a sheath for safety and to protect it from knicks when rattling around in the utensil drawer. I might buy another one and i DO highly recommend it.
Wusthof Gourmet Utility Knife : Utility knives serve a wide range of culinary purposes. Use the 6" size for slicing hard processed meats such as salami, for spreading sandwich fillings and trimming crusts, or for cutting the rind from cantaloupes and honeydew melons. The 4.5" size is perfect for slicing onions, portabella mushrooms, and lengthwise slabs of zucchini and yellow squash for grilling. About Wusthof Gourmet: A precision-stamped blade of high-carbon stainless steel that sharpens easily and holds its edge. Compression rivets securely attach the high-impact handles to the full tang for superior balance and maneuverability. Dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended. Made in Solingen, Germany.
This knife came exceptionally sharp from the factory and has already mastered many cuttung tasks in our kitchen from removing excess fats from uncooked meat to neatly making thin slices of tomato. I wonder how long it will perform at this level before it needs a "touch-up" sharpening? It's a great little knife and i highly recommend it! It comes with its own little sheath for safe storage among other knives in the drawer.