Samura Mo-V Stonewash Paring Knife 90 mm

The Samura Mo-V Stonewash paring knife has a 90 mm blade for peeling and slicing small vegetables and fruit. Its short, narrow blade is made for this kind of small, close work. The dark, stonewashed AUS-8 stainless steel blade is paired with a black G-10 handle and a stainless steel bolster.

Blade and steel

The blade is made from a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel, hardened to 58–59 HRC. This hardness gives you a practical balance: the edge holds up well to everyday prep, and when it starts to dull, it is straightforward to restore on a whetstone. AUS-8 is a corrosion-resistant stainless steel, but it still rewards good habits, so wash and dry the knife soon after use.

The stonewash finish gives the blade its dark, noble look. The double-bevel edge is ground on both sides, with an original factory bevel angle of 15–17°, so it is simple to keep in shape with a honing rod and a whetstone.

Handle and balance

The compact, ergonomic oval handle is made of black G-10, a moisture-resistant material with a non-slip grip. A stainless steel bolster separates the blade from the handle. At 85 g and 217 mm overall, it is a light knife.

Best uses

• Peeling fruit and vegetables
• Slicing small fruit and vegetables
• Topping, tailing and trimming vegetables
• Detail work such as removing seeds, cores and blemishes

Care and sharpening

Rinse the knife with hot water and wipe it dry before first use. After that, wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and dry it straight away; a dishwasher is not recommended, and the knife should not be left in the sink for long. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, and leave bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided serrated saw knife. Store the knife in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items, use a honing rod between sharpenings and resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.

About the Mo-V Stonewash series

The Mo-V Stonewash collection gets its distinct dark blades from stonewashing the metal with millions of small stones. Every knife in it has a hygienic metal bolster between the blade and a moisture-resistant oval handle, and like all SAMURA knives, each one comes with a 2-year warranty.