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Performer Paring Knife 9 cm | 3 1/2 inch

$290.00

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A small, versatile knife with slim, powerful blade and an extremely sharp edge, the WÜSTHOF Performer 3 1/2" Paring Knife is ideal for chopping smaller ingredients such as onions, herbs, and garlic cloves. It is also the perfect tool for peeling, chopping, and carving fruits and vegetables, such as trimming the tops from carrots and strawberries. With its pointed blade, it is also often used for larding larger cuts of meat. The elegant, black Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating on the blade is the gold standard of the luxury knife market: it allows the knife to effortlessly glide through hard and soft ingredients while remaining extremely durable and scratch resistant. Performer handles are fitted with WÜSTHOF's innovative, ergonomic Hexagon Power Grip — with its offset non-slip honeycomb structure, it ensures ultimate control under all working conditions.

When you use a WÜSTHOF knife, you can be sure that you are holding one of world’s best kitchen tools in your hand.

We have been developing and manufacturing our products in Solingen, Germany, the “City of Blades,” since 1814 – loyalty that pays off in the quality and reliability of our family business, knife by knife.

High quality WÜSTHOF steel: Our special stainless steel is durable, corrosion resistant, easy to sharpen, and reduces wear on the blade. Ideal for chef’s knives.

Impressive sharpness: For over 200 years, we’ve been refining the perfect edge and developing special techniques that keep our blades sharper for longer. Ideal for precise movements.

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Unrivalled performance: Our superbly balanced and ergonomically designed handles ensure that every knife fits perfectly in the hand. Ideal for you.

WÜSTHOF stands for knives. For the moment when your knife glides effortlessly through your fresh ingredients.

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A perfect blend of classic design and modern luxury
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Combining expert artisanship with cutting-edge technology
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Forged in Germany, inspired by Italy
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Handle MaterialResilient synthetic handle, rivetedResilient synthetic handleOlive wood
Weight9.56 oz9.07 oz8.64 oz
Handle Length4.5 in4.7 in4.4 in
MethodForgedForgedForged
Rockwell Rating
58 HRC58 HRC58 HRC
Bolster
double bolsterfull bolsterfull bolster
Rivet
stainless steelnonealuminum
Grind Angle29 °29 °29 °
Colours Available
Black
Crème
Black
Wood
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