WÜSTHOF Classic Paring Knife 3.5 Inch
- BladeLength: 3.5 inches
- Size: 3.5 inches
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Blade Material Type: High Carbon Stainless Steel
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ASIN: B085V5Q2JRCategory: Paring Knives
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Overview
WÜSTHOF's Classic line includes this 3.5-inch paring knife, full tang with a triple-riveted handle, sized for close-in work like peeling garlic and trimming small produce rather than larger cutting board tasks.
The category listing files this under a broader kitchen knife accessories tree, but title and specs are unambiguous: it is a paring knife, small-bladed and tapered to a point for control rather than power. The full-tang, triple-riveted handle construction is shared across the whole Classic line, which WÜSTHOF describes as one of its longest-running series. At a 4.8 average, it holds the highest rating in this batch.
- 3.5-inch blade length
- Full tang construction
- Triple-riveted handle
- Black handle finish
Who it's for
Suited to a cook who wants a dedicated small blade for peeling, trimming and detail work alongside a larger chef's knife. Not the right pick for anyone expecting a general-purpose knife, since the short blade is built for precision cuts on small produce, not larger items.
Pros and cons
- Full tang, triple-riveted handle for balance and durability
- Fine point suited to peeling and trimming small produce
- Part of WÜSTHOF's long-running Classic series
- Short 3.5-inch blade is not a substitute for a chef's knife
Performance notes
The narrow blade tapers to a fine point, giving control on small, awkward items like garlic cloves rather than cutting power on larger produce. Full tang construction, where the blade metal runs through the entire handle, plus triple rivets, is the structural choice behind the knife's balance and durability across the Classic line.
Specifications
| Brand | WÜSthof |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 3.5 inches |
| Size | 3.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.1 poundslower than 75% of 57 paring knives |
| Item Length | 8 incheshigher than 56% of 90 paring knives |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | WÜSTHOF Classic 3.5" Paring Knife, Black |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | WÜSTHOF Classic 3.5" Paring Knife, Black |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the WÜSTHOF Classic 3.5-inch knife used for?
It is a paring knife, suited to trimming, peeling and slicing small produce like garlic and herbs rather than general chopping.
Is the WÜSTHOF Classic paring knife full tang?
Yes, the blade runs the full length of the triple-riveted handle.
What knife series is this WÜSTHOF paring knife part of?
WÜSTHOF's Classic series, one of the brand's longest-running lines.