I've been cooking for a very long time now and I still have close calls with knives. Putting one of my razor edged santoku into the hands of a kid with great ambitions would be a nerve wracking event for me--there are all sorts of things that could go ...

This set of two small prep knives from Calphalon of Germany offers both a 6" utility knife and a 3.5" paring knife in full tang forged stainless steel patterns. The comfortable shaped and durable polymer handles add a modern look.

With heavy blades and bolsters, these knives won't have the slicing efficiency of ...

Built with the same high standards as the larger knives in Henckels TWIN Classic series, this 4" Paring Knife could be one of the most used knives in your kitchen. For the mundane chores of cutting blemishes from fruit and vegetables and peeling onions, many people choose the worst knives ...

These are the two knives that most home chefs will use most often--the 4" paring knife and 8" cook's knife. By themselves they are not a complete set, but unless you've shifted over to santoku these are still the ones most often in hand. Even if you prefer ...

One of the two knives many cooks use most, the Henckels TWIN Pro Paring Knife makes a perfect companion for either a chef's knife or a santoku. Often reserved for only the light duty chores, this forged pattern from Henckels Solingen stainless steel is strong enough to do tougher ...

Although I've been very impressed by Chroma knives from the Type 301 series, I do wonder whether in this oyster knife they've gone a step too far. The 301 knives have won several awards for design because of the unique and efficient combination of blade and ergonomic handle shape, ...

With a patented new handle design, the build of the Henckels 4" Twin Cuisine Paring knife brings full sized features to the most abused knife in the kitchen. Many cooks work with paring knives retrieved from someone's bargain bin, awkward to hold and inefficient to use--the Henckel's Twin ...

For chef's who prefer the extra heft and stiffness of forged blades this three knife set from Wusthof of Solingen, Germany, is a good first step towards a complete professional quality knife set. The paring, utility, and chef's knives here can cover all but the heaviest chopping work, and will ...

Global Cutlery first introduced its fine Japanese style chef's knives to western markets in the 80's; their light and efficient knives, like the 4.5" Utility blade here, still surprise American and European chefs with thin hard forged blades ground to a fine taper and balanced by slim stainless steel ...

The two paring knives and the poultry shears in this Wusthof Classic Prep Knife set are bound to be among your most useful and favorite kitchen tools. Although the heavier construction of German forged cutlery is often outclassed by more refined Japanese designs today, for smaller prep knives it's ...

These two very useful prep knives from the International Series by J. A. Henckels both feature hollow ground edges but in two different styles. Combined with the forged strength of this modified German pattern, this results in blades that will handle nearly any task in the kitchen except chopping through ...

With a Western style shape and the fine technical details of the best Japanese chef's cutlery, this 3 1/2 inch Paring knife from Global--the first to introduce Japanese gourmet quality knives to western kitchens--combines several of the excellent qualities of both knife making traditions.

The flat taper-ground forged blade is strong ...

Many people don't invest much in paring knives, either in money or in thought. If you are used to the thin blades of cheap knives that won't even peel an apple without wandering, this 4" knife from J. A. Henckels will be a pleasant change. Forged from a ...

The three styles included in this Wusthof Paring knife set are sufficient to tackle any small kitchen chore, with blade styles designed to make prep work quick and efficient. For small slicing tasks the drop point blade is perfect--for cutting blemishes out of fruits and vegetables the piercing point knife ...

I've seen a lot of knives. If on my first glance at a new knife I say Wow!--that usually isn't good. This time it's good, but if you buy the Revolution Series two-knife set from Kyocera be prepared to change the way you think.

These knives, a 5.5" Santoku and ...

From Kuhn Rikon of Switzerland comes a flashy but functional new design in paring knives. Many customers are pleased, and if what you want is an inexpensive knife in striking nonstick colors, you will be pleased as well. There are a few things to consider first.

These 8" paring knives ...

Paring knives are often the worst knives in a kitchen. We use them for such ordinary tasks that it's easy to ignore this basic rule: a good knife makes the work go faster. Anything that makes peeling a sack of onions (or even just one) faster is a ...

Despite my predisposition to frown on ceramic knives due to their brittleness and the need to be sent back to the factory for sharpening, I really wanted to like this little knife. Unfortunately, it just didn't bring me around.

By virtue of their hardness and structure, ceramic materials can make for ...

Looking at this knife I thought, hmm, that's familiar--and of course it would be, because it's an old design, the "nothing fancy" kind of knife that used to be common, dependable and reasonably priced. The reason I remember it, though, is that my grandmother had one just like it -- ...

I've always liked Global knives. The futuristic look has always appealed to me and they always feel comfortable and well balanced. Additionally, the steel used by Global is significantly better than that used by comparable Western makers like Henckels and Wusthof, so it can take a more acute edge and ...

We've reviewed some pretty impressive paring knives recently. Check out the Shun Paring knife for a gorgeous, if somewhat expensive, top-of-the-line model. Or read up on the Forschner Black Fibrox Paring Knife for a decent budget model.

But, if you want a great balance between performance and ...

If you're going to spend decent money on a knife, make sure it's one that you'll use frequently, feels comfortable in your hand and is made of premium materials.

This Shun Classic Paring knife has got all that and more.

For starters, it's a paring knife -- one of just a ...

Forschner makes the best value knives you can find. And this paring knife is no exception.

For five bucks, you get a screaming sharp blade, a comfortable non-slip fibrox grip and an edge that can easily be resharpened.

So, if you're looking for value, don't hesitate -- you won't find any paring ...

This is part of Wusthof's "Gourmet" series. Intended as an entry-level set, this set would be a good start to any aspiring chef's kitchen.

They might not be quite the bargain that Forschner knives are, but they do feature a decent steel blade at a reasonable price.

This knife set features ...