DALSTRONG - Gladiator Series - Forged German High-Carbon Steel - Paring Knife (2.75" Tourne Peeling-Paring Knife)

It is designed to be easy for different use

This paring knife is made from high quality polished steel and is super sharp. The construction is reassuring and the shape is ideal for small vegetables and fruits. Cleans very easily after use and has proven to be sharper than similar priced knives I have purchased in the past. The German Steel knives tend to be cheaper than the AUS-8 and AUS-10 steel versions but while those "Japanese" steel knives are normally higher on the Rockwell scale of hardness, I found them difficult to hone and more aggressive sharpeners eat away at the blade. I read that professional sharpening is recommended for such knives and the use of metal steels is not advised, with ceramic honing rods being preferable. All knives lose their sharpness with use. Tiny amounts of damage are caused every time they are used. As a diabetic, I was astonished to learn how much damage is caused to the metal of a hypodermic needle after just ONE injection into a person's body. Under a microscope you can see the damage caused and that is why the needles can only be used once, or they will damage the skin and tissue. Honing the blade realigns the edge whereas sharpening puts a new edge on the blade and fragments of the blade are lost in the process. I have over-sharpened knives in the past and they simply become blunt, often unable to even slice a tomato. My advice would be to hone the blade only as required and only for enough time to realign the blade. Most knives will probably be pretty sharp to start with but the question is how easy it is to maintain that sharpness long term. I have found this Bird's Beak Dalstrong knife to have been razor sharp out of the box and it feels like a quality product that will last a long time with adequate care. It certainly looks the part and is making short work of veg prep. I cannot understand those who have had problems and not done anything about it. In my experience Amazon themselves and Dalstrong are only too happy to help out. I had a small cosmetic issue with a Dalstrong produce knife and after contacting them regarding the matter they swiftly replaced the knife and all was well. In my experience Dalstrong Customer service have been quick to reply and very sincere and swift in resolving the matter in hand. I have confidence that if there is any problem, they will stand behind their promise and make sure you are issued a replacement or a refund.

This knife is excellent and unbelievable quality for the price. The packaging is excellent, as are the contents. The knife feels like a quality item and the blade looks like good steel. It shaved some hair from my arm, so it is sharp, and it’s easy to use. I needed a good knife for Tournée potatoes and this is perfect for that and as a peeler. It comes with a handy sheath in case you are transporting it, a polishing cloth and a rather nice badge (that I’ll never use). Not sure how I’ll sharpen it, but I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it.

This knife is very well made, has a very sharp blade and fits well in the hand. I am very happy with it. It needs careful handling.

This paring knife arrived meticulously packaged and boxed and is of the highest quality. It compares with the 5-Star Top of the Line Henkel's, Wustoff brands. The knife itself performs perfectly to cut through tough fruit skins, which is why I purchased this particular style knife. But, you can use it for all sorts of fruit/vegetable cuttings, with its curved beak style. It is sharp, fine and both the steel and handle have beautiful, highest quality materials and impeccable craftsmanship. It is easy to clean and seems to hold up well, as I just received it this week. It was a pleasant surprise to see both the attention to detail in the blade itself, the handle, the sheath, the box, packaging and extras included with the knife. I had never heard of this company, and found it searching on Amazon and decided to try it. Now that I tried one of their knives, I will certainly favor this brand over others if I need another knife in the future. It's priced at a bargain for the high quality you get compared to prices from other knife brands. I think it is a hidden treasure!

The paring tourne knife is a great little knife. The handle is comfortable and it is sharp. The balance is good and the blade is a nice length and shape. The overall craftsmanship is solid. This is a quality knife. It is also a nice looking knife. The steel is decent with a good heat treat. If you are expecting this Knife to stay sharp forever you will be disappointed, ALL KNIVES will need sharpening regardless of the steel type. I chose this knife because of the steel, while edge retention is nothing to write home about, it is easy to quickly sharpen back to a razor edge and it is also very stain resistant. The steel is also very tough, meaning it doesn't chip easily. (I still would not put it in the dishwasher or leave it sitting in the sink. Stainless can still rust.) I am very happy with this purchase.