--- product_id: 371681232 title: "3.5\" Paring Knife – Precision Kitchen Knife - High-Carbon Stainless Steel Blade – Ergonomic Handle for Peeling, Trimming, and Slicing – Lightweight, Versatile Tool for All Culinary Tasks - Gray" brand: "misen" price: "R1605" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/371681232-3-5-paring-knife-precision-kitchen-knife-high-carbon-stainless store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 3.5" razor-sharp AUS-10 steel blade laser-balanced weight for steady precision ergonomic POM handle for fingertip control 3.5" Paring Knife – Precision Kitchen Knife - High-Carbon Stainless Steel Blade – Ergonomic Handle for Peeling, Trimming, and Slicing – Lightweight, Versatile Tool for All Culinary Tasks - Gray **Brand:** misen **Price:** R1605 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Slice with precision, prep with confidence. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 3.5" Paring Knife – Precision Kitchen Knife - High-Carbon Stainless Steel Blade – Ergonomic Handle for Peeling, Trimming, and Slicing – Lightweight, Versatile Tool for All Culinary Tasks - Gray by misen - **How much does it cost?** R1605 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/371681232-3-5-paring-knife-precision-kitchen-knife-high-carbon-stainless) ## Best For - misen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted misen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Laser-Balanced Design:** Perfectly weighted for micro-movements, ensuring steady, confident slicing every time. - • **Razor-Sharp AUS-10 Steel:** Experience surgical precision with a high-carbon blade that stays sharp for intricate kitchen tasks. - • **Versatile Precision Tool:** From peeling apples to decorative garnishes, master every small-scale culinary chore effortlessly. - • **Ergonomic Miniature Handle:** Designed for comfort and control, reducing hand fatigue during detailed prep work. - • **Professional Quality, Affordable Price:** Get chef-level performance without breaking the bank—your secret weapon for kitchen finesse. ## Overview The Misen 3.5" Paring Knife features a razor-sharp AUS-10 high-carbon stainless steel blade paired with an ergonomic POM handle and laser-balanced weight distribution, delivering professional-grade precision for all small-scale kitchen tasks like peeling, trimming, and slicing—all in a lightweight, versatile design. ## Description Full description not available ## Features - Razor-Sharp AUS-10 Steel Blade: High-carbon stainless formula holds a fine edge for intricate work—paring apples, deveining shrimp, or segmenting citrus. - Comfortable Miniature Handle: Ergonomic POM with sloped bolster lets you maneuver with fingertip control, reducing hand fatigue on small-scale prep. - Exceptional Value for Precision Tasks: Professional performance doesn’t have to cost a fortune—trim, peel, and detail with confidence at a great price. - Precision-Task Versatility: Perfect for any small-scale kitchen chore—from peeling, hulling, and deveining to decorative garnishes—this paring knife does it all. - Laser-Balanced for Delicate Control: Thoughtful weight distribution makes micro-movements feel natural and stable, so you stay steady on the job. ## Product Details - **Blade Material:** High Carbon Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Misen - **Color:** Gray - **Handle Material:** Polyoxymethylene (POM) - **Blade Edge:** Plain ## Images ![3.5" Paring Knife – Precision Kitchen Knife - High-Carbon Stainless Steel Blade – Ergonomic Handle for Peeling, Trimming, and Slicing – Lightweight, Versatile Tool for All Culinary Tasks - Gray - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TNH06yMRL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A high quality sharp knife at a reasonable price. *by J***. on Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2022* The media could not be loaded.  I have quite a few more expensive knife brands such as Wustoff, Shun, etc. and have been finding that some of the less expensive brands are every bit as good and sometimes better. So often the cost of a knife is determined by name rather than quality.I recently decided I needed a new paring knife, and decided to try this Misen knife since I have read some good reviews about this brand. I bought it in blue so I could easily identify it from my other knives. Since I have so many knives, I have learned what to look for in a quality knife. The angle of the blade and the materials used are all important considerations in choosing a knife that will hold the sharpness for a reasonable time (all knives need sharpening eventually). In addition the tang and the weight help in the comfort in using the knife.So, what do I like about this knife?1) As small as this knife is it has some weight to it that makes it more comfortable to hold.2) The tang of the knife is curved which make it easier to hold.3) This knife was super sharp out of the box.4) The blade on this knife has the Asian 15 degree angle which is much sharper than the Euro blades of 20 degrees. This angle can be more delicate and dulls more quickly than the wider Euro blade, but I prefer the sharper blade.5) The blade is made of AUS-10 steel which keeps the blade sharper longer. AUS10 steel is a high-carbon stainless steel known for its toughness, good level of hardness, and easy sharpening. It’s deemed as the strongest among the AUS series steel grades.6) You won't beat the price for this quality.As for so many products, keeping up with current technology can be difficult. This is also true of knives and the metal compositions currently used to maintain sharpness and the quality of the blade. In my experience, the 15 degree angle of the the blade and the AUS-10 steel provides qualities rivaling the more expensive knives in addition to other qualities mentioned previously. Although one reviewer described the Japanese knives to be brittle, I have a number of high end Japanese knives and haven't found this to be the case.I have used this knife to cut a few different vegetables, but the tomatoes are the most impressive. This knife can cut thin slices on even ripe tomatoes without squashing them.At this point, I am impressed and entirely happy with this knife and plan to buy more knives of this brand. I hope this review was helpful for you and I will update this review if my opinion changes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Its Japanese steel, so brittle but very very wickedly sharp *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2022* You cannot beat the build quality for the price with Misen. I've bought several knives for gifts and they were well received. Just have to remember that this is a Japanese knife with a steep grind angle compared to german / french knives; the steel is really hard...equals VERY sharp but also brittle so don't throw them. As long as you follow the instructions that come with (in its very nice gift quality packaging) it'll last you ages. Did i mention just how razor sharp these knives are out of the box?!? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is an excellent little knife. *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2021* This is an excellently-made little knife. It’s well balanced and the handle is comfortable for a wide variety of kitchen/cooking tasks. It came out of the box with an extremely sharp edge. I haven’t needed to sharpen it yet, so I can’t speak to that yet; maybe I’ll update this review in a few days. But so far so good, especially for the price. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/371681232-3-5-paring-knife-precision-kitchen-knife-high-carbon-stainless](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/371681232-3-5-paring-knife-precision-kitchen-knife-high-carbon-stainless) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*