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Paring knives

Paring knives are small, precise blades for trimming, peeling and shaping fruit and vegetables. This collection gathers Samura paring knives from 78 to 99 mm alongside nakiri and utility knives, knife sets and a stainless steel vegetable peeler. Series range from Harakiri, Golf and Mo-V to Damascus 67, Pro-S Lunar and Artefact, with steel blades at 58–61 HRC and ceramic options from Inca.

The paring knife, explained

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46 products

Samura Mo-V Stonewash Knife Set, 3 pcs – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC

Mo-V Stonewash Knife Set, 3 pcs

€122,99€86,10 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Mo-V Utility Knife 125 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 125 mm

Mo-V Utility Knife 125 mm

€30,99€21,70 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Golf Stonewash Paring Knife 98 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 98 mm

Golf Stonewash Paring Knife 98 mm

€15,99€11,20 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Pro-S Lunar Paring Knife 79 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

VG-10 Damascus · 60–61 HRC · 79 mm

Pro-S Lunar Paring Knife 79 mm

€59,99€42,00 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Pro-S Lunar Nakiri Knife 167 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

VG-10 Damascus · 60–61 HRC · 167 mm

Pro-S Lunar Nakiri Knife 167 mm

€140,99€98,70 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Artefact Paring Knife 97 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-10 Damascus · 59–61 HRC · 97 mm

Artefact Paring Knife 97 mm

€83,99€58,80 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Artefact Nakiri Knife 173 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-10 Damascus · 59–61 HRC · 173 mm

Artefact Nakiri Knife 173 mm

€110,99€77,70 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Mo-V Nakiri Knife 167 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 167 mm

Mo-V Nakiri Knife 167 mm

€54,99€38,50 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Mo-V Stonewash Paring Knife 90 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 90 mm

Mo-V Stonewash Paring Knife 90 mm

€30,99€21,70 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Mo-V Stonewash Nakiri Knife 167 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 167 mm

Mo-V Stonewash Nakiri Knife 167 mm

€61,99€43,40 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Mo-V Stonewash Knife Set, 3 pcs, Gift Box – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%Gift box

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC

Mo-V Stonewash Knife Set, 3 pcs, Gift Box

€154,99€108,50 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Kaiju Paring Knife 78 mm, with Bolster – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 78 mm

Kaiju Paring Knife 78 mm, with Bolster

€30,99€21,70 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Butcher Knife Set, 2 pcs – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC

Butcher Knife Set, 2 pcs

€25,99€18,20 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Shadow Paring Knife 99 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 99 mm

Shadow Paring Knife 99 mm

€17,99€12,60 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Damascus Paring Knife 90 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

Damascus · 60–61 HRC · 90 mm

Damascus Paring Knife 90 mm

€50,99€35,70 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Kaiju Paring Knife 78 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 78 mm

Kaiju Paring Knife 78 mm

€26,99€18,90 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Damascus 67 Paring Knife 98 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

Damascus · 60–61 HRC · 98 mm

Damascus 67 Paring Knife 98 mm

€52,99€37,10 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Damascus Knife Set, 3 pcs, Gift Box – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%Gift box

Damascus · 60–61 HRC

Damascus Knife Set, 3 pcs, Gift Box

€249,99€175,00 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Kaiju Nakiri Knife 167 mm, with Bolster – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 167 mm

Kaiju Nakiri Knife 167 mm, with Bolster

€63,99€44,80 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Bamboo Paring Knife 80 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 80 mm

Bamboo Paring Knife 80 mm

€20,99€14,70 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Blacksmith Knife Set, 3 pcs, Gift Box – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%Gift box

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC

Blacksmith Knife Set, 3 pcs, Gift Box

€199,99€140,00 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Damascus Nakiri Knife 167 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

Damascus · 60–61 HRC · 167 mm

Damascus Nakiri Knife 167 mm

€140,99€98,70 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Damascus Knife Set, 3 pcs – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

Damascus · 60–61 HRC

Damascus Knife Set, 3 pcs

€220,99€154,70 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Golf Paring Knife 98 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 98 mm

Golf Paring Knife 98 mm

€17,99€12,60 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Harakiri Paring Knife 99 mm, Black Handle – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 99 mm

Harakiri Paring Knife 99 mm, Black Handle

€16,99€11,90 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Meteora Paring Knife 90 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

VG-10 Damascus · 59–61 HRC · 90 mm

Meteora Paring Knife 90 mm

€81,99€57,40 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Harakiri Paring Knife 99 mm, White Acrylic Handle – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 99 mm

Harakiri Paring Knife 99 mm, White Acrylic Handle

€19,99€14,00 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Butcher Paring Knife 91 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 91 mm

Butcher Paring Knife 91 mm

€8,99€6,30 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Knife guide

The paring knife, explained

A paring knife is small, light and precise. It peels, trims, cores and shapes fruit and vegetables, often in your hand rather than on the board. Here is how to choose one.

All models in stock, compared

ModelBlade steelHardnessBladeHandlePrice
Samura Butcher Paring Knife 91 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 91 mm TPE €8,99€6,30
Samura Golf Stonewash Paring Knife 98 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 98 mm Polypropylene with TPR soft-touch €15,99€11,20
Samura Harakiri Paring Knife 99 mm, Black Handle AUS-8 58–59 HRC 99 mm ABS plastic €16,99€11,90
Samura Shadow Paring Knife 99 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 99 mm ABS plastic €17,99€12,60
Samura Golf Paring Knife 98 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 98 mm Polypropylene with TPR soft-touch €17,99€12,60
Samura Harakiri Paring Knife 99 mm, White Acrylic Handle AUS-8 58–59 HRC 99 mm Acrylic €19,99€14,00
Samura Bamboo Paring Knife 80 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 80 mm Stainless steel €20,99€14,70
Samura Butcher Knife Set, 2 pcs AUS-8 58–59 HRC TPE €25,99€18,20
Samura Kaiju Paring Knife 78 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 78 mm Pakka wood €26,99€18,90
Samura Mo-V Utility Knife 125 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 125 mm G-10 €30,99€21,70
Samura Mo-V Stonewash Paring Knife 90 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 90 mm G-10 €30,99€21,70
Samura Kaiju Paring Knife 78 mm, with Bolster AUS-8 58–59 HRC 78 mm Pakka wood €30,99€21,70
Samura Damascus Paring Knife 90 mm Damascus 60–61 HRC 90 mm G-10 €50,99€35,70
Samura Damascus 67 Paring Knife 98 mm Damascus 60–61 HRC 98 mm Micarta €52,99€37,10
Samura Mo-V Nakiri Knife 167 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 167 mm G-10 €54,99€38,50
Samura Pro-S Lunar Paring Knife 79 mm VG-10 Damascus 60–61 HRC 79 mm G-10 €59,99€42,00
Samura Mo-V Stonewash Nakiri Knife 167 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 167 mm G-10 €61,99€43,40
Samura Kaiju Nakiri Knife 167 mm, with Bolster AUS-8 58–59 HRC 167 mm Pakka wood €63,99€44,80
Samura Meteora Paring Knife 90 mm VG-10 Damascus 59–61 HRC 90 mm Stainless steel €81,99€57,40
Samura Artefact Paring Knife 97 mm AUS-10 Damascus 59–61 HRC 97 mm Stainless steel €83,99€58,80
Samura Artefact Nakiri Knife 173 mm AUS-10 Damascus 59–61 HRC 173 mm Stainless steel €110,99€77,70
Samura Mo-V Stonewash Knife Set, 3 pcs AUS-8 58–59 HRC G-10 €122,99€86,10
Samura Pro-S Lunar Nakiri Knife 167 mm VG-10 Damascus 60–61 HRC 167 mm G-10 €140,99€98,70
Samura Damascus Nakiri Knife 167 mm Damascus 60–61 HRC 167 mm G-10 €140,99€98,70
Samura Mo-V Stonewash Knife Set, 3 pcs, Gift Box AUS-8 58–59 HRC G-10 €154,99€108,50
Samura Blacksmith Knife Set, 3 pcs, Gift Box AUS-8 58–59 HRC Micarta €199,99€140,00
Samura Damascus Knife Set, 3 pcs Damascus 60–61 HRC G-10 €220,99€154,70
Samura Damascus Knife Set, 3 pcs, Gift Box Damascus 60–61 HRC G-10 €249,99€175,00

What a paring knife is for

A paring knife has a short blade and a pointed tip. It is built for close control: peeling apples, coring tomatoes, removing eyes from potatoes, deveining prawns and scoring.

Most paring work happens in the air, with the food held in your other hand. Short length and a secure grip matter more than weight.

How to choose

SAMURA paring knives start at 78 mm. A blade of about 80–100 mm is the classic size for in-hand work. This collection also includes some longer blades for light utility and vegetable tasks.

Most models use AUS-8 at 58–59 HRC. Damascus, VG-10 Damascus and AUS-10 Damascus models reach 59–61 or 60–61 HRC. Zirconia ceramic is light and keeps a keen edge.

  • Handles: G-10, stainless steel, ABS, Pakka wood, Micarta, TPE
  • Soft-touch TPR handles add grip with wet hands
  • Edges: double-bevel on most, convex on some

Paring knife, utility knife or nakiri?

A utility knife is longer and better for slicing on the board. A nakiri is a full-size vegetable knife for chopping.

The paring knife complements both. It does the fine, in-hand work that a large blade cannot.

Paring knives in the SAMURA range

For AUS-8, look at Harakiri, Kaiju, Mo-V, Mo-V Stonewash, Bamboo and Shadow. Damascus offers 67-layer Damascus steel. Inca offers zirconia ceramic in white or black.

Care and sharpening

Wash by hand and dry at once. Use a cutting board of wood or plastic for board work.

Where SAMURA lists a sharpening angle, it is 16–18°. A small blade is quick to sharpen on whetstones. Send ceramic blades to a professional service or use a diamond sharpener.

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First good knives

First good knives

Start with three knives that do almost everything: a chef's knife or santoku, a paring knife and a bread knife. AUS-8 steel at 58–59 HRC is sharp, robust and easy to look after.

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Home enthusiast

Add specialists for vegetables, slicing and the table, and choose series with G-10, pakka wood or rosewood handles and hammered or stonewashed blades.

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Professional chef

VG-10, AUS-10 and multilayer Damascus steels, hardened to 59–61 HRC, take a finer edge. Complete your kit with Japanese specialists and finish the edge on fine whetstones.

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How to choose

Four steps to the right knife

  1. Start with what you cook most

    Meat: a chef's knife or slicing knife. Vegetables: a santoku or nakiri. Fish: a fillet knife or yanagiba. Bread: a serrated bread knife.

  2. Choose the length

    About 200 mm or more for large produce and roasts, 150–180 mm for most home kitchens, under 130 mm for peeling and small work.

  3. Choose the steel

    AUS-8 is hard-wearing and easy to sharpen. AUS-10, VG-10 and Damascus are harder, 59–61 HRC, and can take a finer edge.

    Compare the steels

  4. Plan the care

    A whetstone and a wooden or plastic board keep any edge sharp for years. Each product page shows a care kit matched to its steel.

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Why choose SAMURA

Four reasons to choose SAMURA

  1. Ultra-sharp from the first cut

    Japanese-grade AUS-8, AUS-10, VG-10 and Damascus steels, hardened to 58–61 HRC and sharpened to a razor-sharp, precise edge.

    Steel guide

  2. Premium quality, fair price

    The steel, finish and design of high-end Japanese-style knives without the luxury mark-up: a premium knife you can use every day.

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  3. Packaged to be given

    Premium SAMURA packaging makes every knife and set a ready-made gift for anyone who loves to cook.

  4. Build your own collection

    Every series offers matching knives for every task. Complete one series or combine your favourites across collections.

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What is a paring knife used for?

Peeling, trimming, coring, hulling strawberries, scoring and other small, precise jobs, usually with the food held in your hand.

How long should a paring knife be?

About 80–100 mm suits most hands and tasks. Shorter is better for peeling, slightly longer for light board work.

Steel or ceramic paring knife?

Steel is tougher and easy to resharpen. Ceramic is light and stays sharp for a long time, but it can chip if dropped or twisted.

Is a paring knife dishwasher-safe?

Wash it by hand. Small knives are easily knocked around in a dishwasher, which dulls the edge and can harm the handle.

What guarantee do SAMURA knives have?

Every product comes with the 2-year legal guarantee.

Can I return a knife?

Yes. You can return an order within 14 days – see the return policy for the conditions.

How should I care for my knife?

Wash by hand and dry straight away. Each product page lists the care instructions for that knife.