Shun Narukami 4" Paring Knife

Indispensable in the kitchen. Peeling, trimming, making decorative cuts, or even chopping small foods like shallots or garlic—the small size of the paring knife gives you complete cutting control.

Shun's Narukami knives feature the ultimate performance of a Hitachi Blue II carbon steel cutting core complemented with a layer of bead-blasted stainless-steel on each side. Known as san mai, this traditional bead blasting technique makes Narukami carbon steel knives easier to maintain & enables food to release more easily from the blade. Like all carbon steels, Blue II requires additional care to prevent rust and corrosion from forming on the carbon steel core. Cleaning and drying immediately is key. Over time, the edge will darken, developing a patina which, when formed, will also help protect the edge. Narukami, which means “thunderbolt” in Japanese, has a striking look. It is designed for professionals and for those who appreciate the unique qualities of fine carbon steel cutlery.

A paring knife is indispensable in the kitchen. Peeling, trimming, making decorative cuts, or even chopping small foods like shallots or garlic—the small size of the paring knife gives you complete cutting control. The Narukami 4-in. Paring Knife brings you all this versatility combined with the top performance of fine carbon steel cutlery. Narukami’s Blue II carbon steel cutting core takes and holds a razor-sharp edge then re-sharpens easily when needed.