Paring Knife
Paring knife is a
small knife with a straight, sharp blade. It is useful for peeling
fruits and vegetables with thick skins, such as oranges or turnips.
Paring knife is used for delicate and lighter tasks. Usually this knife
is less than four inches in length and available in various shapes and
curves.
  
Features of Paring Knife
- Blade is generally three to four inches long
- Blade rounded on the cutting side
- Works well for peeling and coring foods or mincing and cutting
small items.
- Easy to handle
Varieties of Paring Knife
- Bird's Beak Knife - It has a shorter blade,
which is curved upward. It is used for cutting carrots, potatoes or
squash.
- English Paring Knife - It has a flat cutting
edge.
- German Paring Knife - It is rounded and ground
at an angle.
- French Paring Knife - The knife is rounded.
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