Zwilling Kanren Paring Knife, 4"

Summary

Named for the Japanese word for "connection," the Zwilling Kanren collection celebrates the bond formed while cooking and eating together. Uniting German engineering and Japanese craftsmanship, each 48-layer Damascus-style blade is forged from high-performance carbide stainless steel and hand honed using the three-step Honbazuke process. Triple-riveted Micarta handles feature Zwilling's signature curved bolster, promoting a secure grip and comfortable, fatigue-free cutting.

• Compact 4" paring knife is ideal for small-scale cutting chores like peeling, pitting and mincing.
• 48-layer Damascus-style blade is hand honed in high performance FC61 fine carbide stainless steel for remarkable corrosion-, stain- and chip–resistance.
• Zwilling's signature curved bolster and black linen Micarta handle are ergonomically designed for safe, comfortable handling.
• BPA-free.
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.

Dimensions & More Info

• 4" blade, 4 1/2" handle.
• 3.9 oz.
• Made in Japan.

Use & Care

Use

• Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
• It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

• Hand-wash with warm water and mild detergent; rinse and dry immediately.
• Avoid cleaners containing bleach or citrus extracts.
• Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing once a week, you should not need to sharpen knife more than once or twice a year.
• Sharpen knife at home using whetstone or knife sharpener designed to sharpen between 9- and 12-degree angle, or have it sharpened by a professional.
• Store in safe place to protect edge and prevent injury.