The Paring knife is light and thin with a bit of flex to it and is used for peeling, chopping and trimming. Not used in a hammer grip way meaning you don’t chop up and down like a chefs knife due to not having enough clearance for the knuckles. Mostly used for cutting away from the chopping board but is essential for any knife roll and home kitchen. The general size of a paring knife ranges from 95mm to 150mm but can go up to 180mm but this is considered to be in a slicing categories.

Glestain knives are crafted from high-carbon stainless steel, specifically Acuto steel (440A), which undergoes a sub-zero manufacturing process to achieve a Rockwell hardness of 58-59. This treatment ensures a durable and sharp edge.

One of Glestain’s most notable features is the rectangular-shaped dimples ground into one side of the blade. These dimples reduce surface tension, preventing starchy foods like potatoes and cheese from sticking to the blade, thereby enhancing cutting efficiency.

Weight: 89g

Handle Material: Black pakka wood

Handle Length: 110mm (4.3")

Blade Length: 127mm (5")

Blade Depth: 26mm

Thickness at spine: 1.6mm

Thickness at tip: 0.2mm

Cutting Edge: Double 50/50 (hollow ground)

Blade Material: Acuto 440 stainless steal

Hardness (Rockwell scale): 58 - 60