F. Dick Paring Knife

The 1905 series is a historical design that replaces traditional rivets with aesthetic metal rings. This construction creates a seamless transition between the handle and the blade, which eliminates the small crevices where food particles and bacteria typically accumulate.

Yes. Because this paring knife is designed to meet professional ergonomic standards, it offers a balanced, secure grip that works well for a variety of hand sizes. The 3.5-inch blade length provides excellent control for intricate tasks without feeling unwieldy.

This length is the gold standard for 'in-hand' work. It is ideal for peeling fruits and vegetables, deveining shrimp, trimming fat from meat, or creating decorative garnishes where precision is more important than raw cutting power.

To maintain the edge, hand wash the knife with mild soap and dry it immediately rather than putting it in the dishwasher. We also recommend using a honing steel regularly to realign the blade edge and storing it in a knife block or on a magnetic strip to prevent dulling.

Not at all. The metal rings are integrated into the handle construction specifically to maintain the knife's center of gravity. This ensures the tool feels stable and balanced in your hand, which is essential for the repetitive, detailed motions required of a paring knife.