RADA Cutlery R101 Regular Paring Knife
- BladeLength: 3.2 inches
- Size: 3.2 inches
- Blade Edge: Hollow
- Blade Material Type: Stainless Steel
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Built in the USA for peeling and trimming, this paring knife stays basic on purpose, and does that one job well.
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ASIN: B000FZXB6UModel: R101Category: Paring Knives
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Overview
The Rada R101 is a 3.25-inch stainless steel paring knife with a cast aluminum handle, built for peeling, trimming and small precision cuts rather than heavy prep work. It is made in the USA from raw material through final assembly, and the hollow-ground T420 stainless blade is meant to take and hold a fine edge.
This is a bare-bones paring knife, not part of a block set. Rada sells it as one blade sized for produce work: peeling fruit, removing seeds, trimming fat from meat. The handle is uncoated cast aluminum with a satin finish and is hand wash only, which matters more for its long-term look than the blade steel does.
- 3.25-inch T420 stainless steel blade
- Cast aluminum handle with satin finish
- Made in the USA
- Hand wash only
Who it's for
Good fit for anyone who wants one dedicated paring knife for fruit and vegetable prep rather than a full knife block. Less suited to someone who wants a soft-grip handle or a knife safe for the dishwasher.
Pros and cons
- Made in the USA from raw material to finished knife
- Hollow-ground blade takes a fine edge for peeling and trimming
- Compact 3.25-inch size suits detail work
- Handle is hand wash only, not dishwasher safe
- Bare cast aluminum handle, no soft grip
Performance notes
The blade is hollow-ground T420 high-carbon stainless steel, a construction meant to sharpen easily and hold that edge through repeated use on soft foods like fruit, tomatoes and boneless meat. At 3.25 inches it favors control and detail work over cutting through larger cuts of meat or dense vegetables.
Specifications
| Brand | Rada |
|---|---|
| Model | R101 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 3.2 incheslower than 81% of 90 paring knives |
| Size | 3.2 incheslower than 83% of 59 paring knives |
| Item Weight | 0.09 poundslower than 77% of 57 paring knives |
| Item Length | 6.7 incheslower than 64% of 90 paring knives |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Color | Silver |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Regular Paring Knife |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Hollow |
| Number of Items | 1 |
Closest rivals on specs
Victorinox Swiss Classic Straight Edge Paring Knife Set 2 Piece- Item Weight 0.09 vs 0.07 pounds (+29%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rada R101 dishwasher safe?
No, Rada specifies hand wash only for the cast aluminum handle.
What is the Rada R101 paring knife best used for?
Rada positions it for peeling fruit, removing seeds and separating meat from bone, not heavy chopping.
What steel is the Rada paring knife blade made from?
A T420 high-carbon stainless steel, hollow ground for sharpness.