I love the stamped steel Forschner paring knives. The nylon contoured handle is very comfortable, they hold a great edge and quite inexpensive. I have both the 3.5 and 4 inch paring knives in my kitchen http (37 replies, last updated by tim irvine January 1, 2009)

Third Dexter-Russell. I bought a couple of paring knives for $3 each at a restaurant supply store and they are sharp and have a good feel, although light. (23 replies, last updated by Sam at Novas September 25, 2008)

I am wondering if you are looking for cooking knives(chefs, paring, slicing, etc) or are you looking for table/steak knives? I also agree that sets are a bad idea because they will include knives that you do not need and will... (77 replies, last updated by SoutherFried August 15, 2009)

America’s Test Kitchen is a devotee of Forschner Fibrox knives. I use them and am very pleased with them. I have a 3-1/4" paring knife, an 8" chefs knife, a 9" slicer, and a Fibrox sharpening steel and that’s it, all... (12 replies, last updated by FED January 4, 2007)

?) are – and only forged knives are worth owning – some are, some aren’t. I highly recommend MAC knives ... I have a paring knife as well. The “superior” series seems to be their best quality to price... (13 replies, last updated by David Kahn September 29, 2004)

I just ordered Shun knives from amazon. WOW...fantastic deal...8" chef, utility, paring, sharpener, bamboo block...all for 175, free shipping no tax (after promo code was applied). Went to Sur La Table in Santa Monica today, but... (10 replies, last updated by applehome January 14, 2005)

what are your thoughts??? I’ve got a bit of disposable income...(bonus from work) need paring knives, chef’s knife; maybe a cleaver.... (3 replies, last updated by xnyorkr April 1, 2007)

I guess if I were only going to have one, I’d pick the curved edge, probably 4" long. I think that makes a good all-purpose paring knife. I agree with your reasoning about the curved edge. In real life, I have four paring... (71 replies, last updated by Chemicalkinetics November 7, 2009)

I’ve got what I think is a pretty spectacular collection of Henckels and Wustof knives, some of them actually modified for me by a knife maker. A couple of chef’s knives, several boning, paring and utility knives... (44 replies, last updated by will47 February 4, 2008)

The Kyocera paring knives are great but fragile—not a quality I value in a paring knife meant for regular and sometimes rough use. Got one as a gift and busted it inside of a year after a drop to the kitchen floor. (17 replies, last updated by headvase June 5, 2009)

I am now at a point where I am cooking enough to consider making an investment in a great set of knives. I would like to begin a set that I can expand on as my needs grow. Looking for something that will be great quality without... (7 replies, last updated by Bytepusher April 27, 2005)

Hi, I just saw on Amazon that they are having a clearance sale on Sabatier knives. I have been thinking about upgrading from what I have now, but the reviews are so mixed I am not sure it is such a good idea to purchase this... (13 replies, last updated by C. Fox June 11, 2002)

My one treat for myself when I was just in New York was a Kikuichi knife from the Bowery Store in Chelsea Markets. The one I got is like a small cleaver. It’s as light as anything, and really nice. Anyone have an opinion on... (9 replies, last updated by UnConundrum October 5, 2008)

I am looking at purchasing a few Wusthof Classic Ikon Knives and was wondering opinions if they are worth the money since I have never spent for quality knives before. 6" Chef and 6" Carving about $50 each where I found them.... (9 replies, last updated by mateo21 August 7, 2008)

I was in Home Sense in Burlington Mall and I noticed they had a bunch of Shun knives for about 30-40% off the normal price. There were various models including paring, utility, bird’s beak, bread, etc. (0 replies, last updated by Paulustrious July 25, 2009)