Custom
Red Paring Knife - 3.5"

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Add a little spice to your precision work with the 3.5" Custom Red Paring Knife. This small but powerful blade is made for peeling, trimming, and slicing — bringing bold color and sharp control to every cut.

SKU

8691-3.5R

Origin

Solingen, Germany

Handle

Terra Evergreen™

Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116

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Messermeister Custom Red 3.5-inch Paring Knife with precision stainless steel blade and ergonomic red handle, designed for detailed peeling, trimming, and small cutting tasks
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Side view of the Messermeister Custom Red 3.5-inch Paring Knife featuring a precision stainless steel blade and ergonomic red handle designed for detailed cutting and peeling tasks
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Close-up of the ergonomic red handle on the Messermeister Custom Red 3.5-inch Paring Knife, highlighting textured grip and seamless full-tang construction
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Close-up of the pointed tip of the Messermeister Custom Red 3.5-inch Paring Knife, showcasing the fine stainless steel edge designed for precise peeling and trimming

Never underestimate the impact of a small but mighty tool. The Custom Red Paring Knife is built for the detailed prep work that elevates your dishes from good to unforgettable. Perfect for peeling, segmenting, and trimming with razor-sharp precision, it excels at delicate tasks that demand finesse.

Crafted from cold-rolled steel, laser-cut for accuracy, and finished with a durable ceramic stonewashed coating, the blade delivers consistent sharpness. The vibrant red handle adds bold style while its ergonomic design ensures a secure, comfortable grip for maximum control.

Whether you’re prepping fruit for a tart, scoring pastry, or refining your presentation, this paring knife combines precision, performance, and personality — proving that small tools can make a big difference.

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Product Specs

Origin

Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany

Overall

Length: 7.91 in | 201 mm

Blade Type

The symmetrical blade design ensures a sharp, controlled cut from either side, which is particularly helpful when you need to have fine control for detailed work.

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Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116
Ceramic Stonewash
Hand Finished 3-Stage
Flat Grind
15º
57 HRC
Ambidextrous

Handle

Terra Evergreen™

Blade

Width: 0.83 in | 21 mm
Length: 3.54 in | 90 mm
Thickness at spine: 1.5 mm

Handle

Width (including bolster): 4.41 in | 112 mm

Tasks

A small, versatile kitchen tool designed for intricate tasks that require precision and control. It’s one of the most commonly used knives in both professional and home kitchens due to its ability to handle detailed work.

Care

Do not place in dishwasher… Seriously, don’t even think about it!

Hand-wash only with warm water and a mild detergent; rise and dry immediately

Clean the blade right away after slicing acidic or salty foods like tomatoes, citrus and vinegar based items

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Overall rating: 4.3333335 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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Great knife!!

"Fantastic little paring knife. Does a great job!!"

— Michael W. (5/5)

Decent for the money, poor finishing

"I really want to like this knife as the ergonomics are great and the blade steel is very good, however there are a few things that bother me about it. The blade tang is slightly proud of the handle material, which I know is probably because the handles are easy to swap for new ones, but it does create a bit of a hot spot on the spine and on the finger choil area as a result. This blade was also completely dull out of the box. Like, butter knife dull. It really felt like there was no attempt on sharpening the blade before sending it out. I still do really like the knife and think it is worth the money when on sale, but I feel like Messermeister could maybe up their game a little bit in their fit & finish."

— Luis C. (3/5)

recent purchase

"Both knives purchased were of great quality. Awesome customer service. Will be purchasing again."

— Martha w. (5/5)

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