Wüsthof Classic Extra Wide Paring Knife 4 Inch
- 4 inch extra wide blade with a straight edge
- 58 HRC tempered high carbon stainless steel
- Forged from a single block of steel, full tang
- Triple riveted composite handle, black
- PEtec edge, rated 20% sharper with twice the edge retention of earlier models
- Full bolster and finger guard
- 7.76 inches long, 2.08 ounces
- Made in Solingen, Germany
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A short knife that does more than pare, crushing garlic and carrying prep to the pan with its wide blade. The broad profile is less nimble for peeling round fruit in the hand, so a narrow parer still has a role.
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ASIN: B00BTKV2LQCategory: Paring Knives
Overview
Not a slim peeling knife, the Classic extra wide parer behaves like a miniature chef's knife with a fuller, rounded blade and a straight edge. The broad flat side crushes garlic and scoops chopped ingredients into a pan, while the tapered tip handles fine work on herbs and cloves.
Width is the selling point: the blade works as a scoop and a garlic crusher in one small knife, with a hard forged edge the maker rates for long retention. That same width makes it clumsy for in hand peeling of round fruit, where a slimmer tip turns more easily.
Who it's for
On a small cutting board, pulling out a full chef's knife for a few cloves and a handful of herbs feels like overkill, and this blade fills that gap. Cooks who want a narrow parer for peeling and coring should look at a slimmer paring blade.
Pros and cons
- Wide blade crushes garlic and scoops ingredients
- Forged from a single block of steel
- Full tang with triple riveted handle
- Full bolster and finger guard
- Wide blade is awkward for in hand peeling
- Sheath or storage not included
- Warranty terms not listed
- Listing describes the bolster two different ways
Performance notes
Edge life comes from the forged high carbon steel and its hardness rating, and the maker credits its PEtec sharpening process with a sharper edge that holds longer. The wide blade supplies a flat face for crushing cloves and a surface for carrying food, while the tapered point handles detail cuts.
Specifications
| Brand | Wüsthof |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 4 inches |
| Item Length | 7.8 inches |
| Item weight | 0.13 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Forged, full tang |
| Handle Material | Composite, Triple Riveted |
| Color | Black |
| Blade Color | Stainless |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Extra Wide Paring Knife |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain (straight) |
| Country of manufacture | Germany (Solingen) |
| Hardness | 58 HRC |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the Wüsthof Classic 4 inch extra wide paring knife?
The listing names one item: the extra wide paring knife. No sheath, block or sharpener is listed.
Can the Wüsthof extra wide paring knife replace a chef's knife?
The maker describes it as acting as a mini chef's knife, but positions it for small produce such as garlic cloves and herbs. Larger cutting jobs still call for a full size chef's knife.
Is the Wüsthof Classic extra wide paring knife serrated?
No. It has a straight, plain edge according to both the bullets and the blade edge spec.
Is the Wüsthof Classic extra wide paring knife dishwasher safe?
Care instructions are not given in the listing, so check Wüsthof guidance before using a dishwasher.