KitchenAid Classic Ceramic Paring Knife 3.5 Inch
- 3.5 inch ceramic blade, black zirconia
- 70 g item weight
- Plain edge, stamped construction
- Custom-fit blade cover included
- Top rack dishwasher safe, hand wash recommended
- No frozen food, bone or hard cheese, per the maker
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light ceramic paring knife for fruit and small snack prep that holds its sharpness and will not rust. Ceramic is brittle, so it must stay away from bone, frozen food, hard cheese and hard cutting surfaces.
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ASIN: B08ZQ8FX13Category: Paring Knives
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Overview
A zirconia ceramic blade does the cutting here, holding its edge longer than stainless steel and resisting rust, stains and oxidation. The KitchenAid paring knife handles small prep like delicate fruit and snacks, and stores in its own fitted blade cover.
Edge retention is why ceramic earns a place: zirconia stays keen far longer than steel and never stains from acidic fruit. Fragility is the limit. The maker rules out frozen food, bones, hard cheese, big hard squash, prying and twisting, and asks for plastic or wood boards only.
Who it's for
Suited to a fruit bowl, snack plate or garnish routine where cuts are light and the board is wood or plastic. Cooks who trim bone-in chicken, cut hard cheese or tend to drop knives in the sink should look at a steel paring knife instead.
Pros and cons
- Ceramic edge stays sharp longer than steel
- Will not rust, stain or oxidize
- Fitted blade cover for drawer storage
- Top rack dishwasher safe
- Brittle, chips if dropped or twisted
- Not for frozen food, bone or hard cheese
- Wood or plastic cutting boards only
- Warranty terms not listed
Performance notes
Cut quality comes from the zirconia edge, which is harder than steel and so resists dulling on soft produce. That same hardness makes the blade brittle: side loads, prying or a drop onto stone can chip or snap it. Cutting on wood or plastic and drying it right after washing protects the edge.
Specifications
| Brand | KitchenAid |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 3.5 inches |
| Item weight | 0.16 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | Ceramic (zirconia) |
| Construction Type | Stamped |
| Handle Material | Wood, Stainless Steel, Plastic |
| Blade Color | Black |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Ceramic Paring Knife |
Frequently asked questions
Is the KitchenAid ceramic paring knife long enough for melons or squash?
No. KitchenAid says ceramic blades are not meant for large, hard-skinned fruits and vegetables such as watermelon or spaghetti squash. The short blade is aimed at delicate fruit and snack slicing.
Can a ceramic paring knife cut meat?
Not near bone. The listing rules out meat and poultry with bone, as well as frozen foods and hard cheeses.
Does the KitchenAid KEC35ASEOHOBA come with a sheath?
Yes, a custom-fit blade cover is included. KitchenAid says to leave it on whenever the knife is stored.
What can damage the KitchenAid ceramic blade?
Dropping it or hitting it on hard surfaces, prying, twisting, or pushing on the side of the blade. Use it only on a plastic or wood cutting board.