Paring knives are small but powerful blades, typically measuring between 2.5 to 5 inches in length. A paring
Paring knives are essential in any kitchen.
Whether you’re a casual home cook or professional chef, your tool kit will not be complete without a paring
These may be small blades, but they are very durable and strong.
With a small handle that fits comfortably in the hand, paring knives give chefs a lot of control when slicing through ingredients.
When you need precision, paring knives are the ideal choice.
And if you’re slicing something that is too small for a chef
In this article, we go through the main characteristics of a paring
Read on to learn more.
(See more: how to buy great paring knives for your kitchen)
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Main characteristics
Paring knives are a lot shorter than other knives, with blades of only 7.5 centimeters to 10 centimeters (three to four inches). peeling knives are used for small jobs such as peeling and slicing fruit and vegetables, and chopping herbs or onions.
For a professional chef or an at-home chef, a paring
However, if it is just used for small cutting jobs and not used for hours on end as it would be in a professional kitchen then this would be fine. If you want knives that have longer durability you should look at buying a high-quality paring
When buying a paring
Another aspect that the purchaser must remember is that they should never be used to chop hard substances. These knives are made to make small cuts on soft surfaces such as fruits and vegetables. If you wish to peel an apple, it would be best to use a paring
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