Chicago Cutlery100SP Walnut Tradition 3in Paring Knife for Small Fruits and Vegetables

I had a similar paring knife for years, but lost it -- maybe lost in the trash. This one has an almost identical design and works just as well. The handle could perhaps be more ergonomic, but not worth losing a star.

Great paring knife. Delivered sharp and ready to use.

Great for prepping vegetables . Comfortable in the hand and is made with good quality steel which holds its edge

I love this knife. It's extremely sharp and made so sturdy. I'm very pleased with this purchase.

Chicago Cutlery once made professional quality knives. The knife is now distributed by World Kitchen and made in China.After removing the knife from the package, I first noticed that the handle was loose. The tang (extension of the blade) extends all the way through the handle, a good feature, but light could be seen between the tang and the two scales (the wood handle pieces on either side of the tang). After washing the knife with warm water a few times the scales apparently expanded slightly from moisture and the handle no longer rattles.A final finishing of the wood handle seems to have been ignored. The wood was somewhat rough in both touch and appearance. I sanded the handle a bit and rubbed in some olive oil, giving the knife a more pleasing feel and look.The blade thickness is 1/16" (about 1.59mm) and is divided in half from tip to handle, the division along which the blade tapers to its cutting edge. This design provides a stiff and sturdy feeling blade, but it also causes slight resistance when slicing. To compare a slightly less expensive knife, the Swiss Victorinox 3 1/4" Fibrox handle paring knife, the Victorinox blade is slightly thinner and flat, which makes slicing and peeling easier. These two knives are quite different in appearance and feel, the Victorinox looking a little less "robust," but functionally and ergonomically might have an edge over the "Chicago" knife. Both sharpen easily and hold their edges.Also, this knife is listed here as a paring/boning knife (but it is described on the package only as a parer). For those who prefer a flexible blade for boning, this blade is not flexible, and perhaps is too short for boning/filleting. I would not categorize this knife as a "boning" knife.There are many beautifully made paring knives costing $50 to $200 and over. If I had paid $50 for this Chicago Cutlery paring knife, I would have rated it at one star. But for the price and its substantial, utilitarian design, I give it four stars.

Just as was our old one...part of set recd. as gift at our Wedding 49 years ago..Well done for keeping that tradition.

Perfect paring knife with wooden handle. Very sharp, comfortable handle.

This is now my go to knif.