Paring Knife - Hazaki Classic

Next to a chef's knife, a paring knife is the most essential. These small knives make it easy to peel fruits and vegetables, core tomatoes, hull strawberries, and do any type of knife work that takes precision. Most cooks have several of these handy knives in different styles and lengths.

FORGED BY HAND IN SEKI, JAPAN

NOWADAYS, SEKI CITY IS KNOWN FOR PRODUCING THE FINEST KITCHEN KNIVES IN THE WORLD. ALL OUR PRO SERIES BLADES ARE FORGED IN SEKI BY A FAMILY WHO HAVE BEEN FORGING KATANAS AND KNIVES FROM FATHER TO SON FOR OVER 400 YEARS. MR KAWAMURA'S FAMILY (HAZAKI'S PRODUCTION PARTNER) IS UNEQUIVOCALLY ONE OF THE MOST EXPERIENCED FORGE IN JAPAN, WHICH MAKES THEIR KNIVES AMONG THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

FORGED FROM DAMASCUS AUS8 STEEL, THE CLASSIC SERIES BLADE IS A TRUE WORK OF ART. THE AUS8 STEEL HAS WITH A ROCKWELL HARDNESS RATING OF 59, AT ONCE BOTH DURABLE AND MALLEABLE, RUST-RESISTANT AND PEERLESS IN EDGE RETENTION.

MILITARY GRADE HANDLES

ALL OUR CLASSIC SERIES HANDLES ARE MADE FROM MILITARY GRADE G10 FIBERGLASS MATERIAL. G10 IS AN EXTREMELY HARD MATERIAL THAT IS HIGHLY RESISTANT TO SHOCK, HEAT AND MOISTURE.

THE CLASSIC SERIES KNIVES WERE MADE TO ENDURE PROFESSIONAL KITCHENS CONDITIONS, MEANING BEING ABLE TO TAKE A LOT OF HEAT, HUMIDITY AND TOSSING AROUND. THE KNIVES ARE LITERALLY UNBREAKABLE AND WILL STAY SHARP FOR THE LONG HAUL.