Mercer Culinary M22003 Millennia Black Handle, 3.5-Inch, Paring Knife

This knife is super handy and cute! It's a great size and well-worth having for cutting small fruit and veggies, and came very sharp :) I really like the grip too, it is secure and comfortable, and the knife is easy to clean. Another great knife from Mercer!

Amazing little knife! Incredible value for the price! Been using it a lot and still super sharp, barely grazed my finger on it by accident the other day and got sliced lol but I really like the weight and material of the handle too, feels nice and sturdy.

I'd never heard of this brand, but based on the number of rave reviews, particularly those from professional chefs and restaurant staff, I decided it was worth trying, especially since I wasn't risking that much at this price. I am thrilled I did. I've spent far more on knives by top makers that were very good, but not as good this one at 1/4 (or less) of the price. It's mind boggling to me that this brand isn't better known. The handle is comfortable, ergonomic, fits the natural curves of the hand, the design facilitates knife work. I was concerned the knife might be heavy because of the size of the handle, but it's lightweight and well balanced. The blade is extremely sharp, but although I'm accident prone and don't have the best knife skills, I haven't had any of the mishaps I have with other similarly sharp knives. I've been telling everyone who'll listen what a pleasure it is to use this Mercer knife, how it makes food prep not only a breeze, but a joy. I truly couldn't be happier, not a single complaint. My search is over. I intend to make Mercer my brand, will order their other knives and will give this knife and others as gifts to friends and loved ones, assuming the other knives I plan to get measure up to this one. With Mercer's prices I can afford to share my wonderful discovery, and everyone should have a few really good knives. I've learned what a world of difference it can make, and in my opinion, Mercer is the very best of the best, but without the price tag you'd expect for this kind of quality. I cannot recommend this knife highly enough, and am grateful for Amazon and the reviewers, because I might never have known about Mercer knives otherwise. I would strongly urge purchasing a blade cover to keep the blade sharp, especially if you keep your knives in a drawer. I ordered some from Messermeister and am very happy with them, here's the link for the 3.5" that fits this knife, but they have a full range of sizes in the drop down menu: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D3HD25C/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&th=1

I have a few paring knives. Most of the handles are thin and slippery when wet. The handle on this knife is easy gripping, wider and contoured to fit your hand. Some may find the handle too big with a small blade but it is a good option. The only fault I could find is that where the handle contacts the blade there are very, very slight gap. When washing just make sure you rinse that area to avoid build-up. My knife came fairly sharp but may need a quick refresh for some that want a lighter cut. This is in no way an issue with the price point as I will sharpen it and move on. As with all my knives; I shall hand wash and dry them as most knives do not do well with the harsh chemicals and heat of a dishwasher.

a need for any kitchen. very sharp, weights almost nothing, the handle is big so you don’t feel out of control while cutting. the perfect addition.

Ten out of ten recommend! Superb quality at an unbelievable price! I have six of these babies in my kitchen drawer 'cause I cant get enough use out of them. Perfect for everything. Super high quality steel. I'll buy more.

I've been upgrading and replacing some kitchen cutlery recently and came across this paring knife. For about the price of a venti quad shot, non-fat, no whip mocha, I secured my first Mercer knife. I've read that Mercer is a well-respected brand in the culinary and cutlery communities and thought I'd give this a try.The blade arrived very sharp and seems like it is well made, as the steel is of good quality and should remain rust resistant. The biggest advantage of this knife over what I had been using (an older Cuisinart paring knife) is the handle. At first glance, I thought the handle was a bit large in comparison to what I've seen and what I am used to, but after picking it up and holding the knife, I am a fan. The handle on this knife is very grippy and allows for different finger placements depending on what you are chopping, slicing, or peeling. I feel that I have more control and increased precision when using this knife and for that, I am both thankful and happy.I recommend this paring knife to anyone looking for a good deal on a well recognized brand. While I am still experimenting with brands for a full set and determining which type of steel I am most fond of before committing to anything, I will certainly hold Mercer in high regard and check out its full knife sets in the future.