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product_id: 38191849
title: "TUO Paring Knife, 4 inch Small Kitchen Knife for Fruit Peeling, High Carbon German Stainless Steel, Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle - Fiery Phoenix Series"
brand: "tuo"
price: "R712"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Tuo"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/38191849-tuo-paring-knife-4-inch-small-kitchen-knife-for-fruit
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region: South Africa
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# Ergonomic pakkawood handle 4-inch precision blade HRC56+ hardness steel TUO Paring Knife, 4 inch Small Kitchen Knife for Fruit Peeling, High Carbon German Stainless Steel, Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle - Fiery Phoenix Series

**Brand:** tuo
**Price:** R712
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Slice with style, peel with power! 🔪

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TUO Paring Knife, 4 inch Small Kitchen Knife for Fruit Peeling, High Carbon German Stainless Steel, Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle - Fiery Phoenix Series by tuo
- **How much does it cost?** R712 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/38191849-tuo-paring-knife-4-inch-small-kitchen-knife-for-fruit)

## Best For

- tuo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tuo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Comfort:** Pakkawood handle designed for balanced grip & all-day kitchen ease
- • **Lifetime Confidence:** Backed by TUO’s lifetime guarantee and presented in a sleek luxury case
- • **Unmatched Durability:** High Carbon German steel with vacuum heat treatment resists rust & chipping
- • **Razor-Sharp Precision:** Hand-honed 14° edge for effortless peeling & trimming
- • **Versatile Kitchen Essential:** Perfect for fruit, garnish, and light meat prep — your daily culinary sidekick

## Overview

The TUO 4-inch Paring Knife combines professional-grade high carbon German stainless steel with a hand-sharpened 14° edge for exceptional sharpness and edge retention. Its ergonomic pakkawood handle offers superior comfort and balance, making it ideal for precise peeling, trimming, and garnishing tasks. Finished with a lifetime guarantee and luxury case, this knife is a must-have for millennial pros who demand both performance and style in their kitchen arsenal.

## Description

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Review: Knife - Great knife for the kitchen.....keeps a sharp blade
Review: Comfortable and long paring knife - I bought this for my wife. She has increasing joint pain and had mentioned that a couple of her knives were hurting her hands when she had to use them for more than a few minutes. We are not knife snobs (most of our knives are Victorinox, Global, etc.) but we *do* care about them. I was leery about buying a cheap Chinese knife, but I took a chance on this knife, mainly because of the handle shape and the decent reviews. She also mentioned that she wanted a longer paring knife. All of her paring knives have been in the 3 to 3.5 inch length, and usually with relatively thin blades. This was a bit of a departure, more like a utility kitchen knife than a traditional paring knife. She has been very pleased. We've only had it for a few weeks so I can't say about long-term durability or edge-holding, but they came out of the box sharp enough (again, not snob sharp, but as sharp as our Chef's Choice sharpened knives), and they've held up for a few weeks now. The thicker, rounder handle feels better in her hand, and she appreciates the balance, with the center of gravity a bit more toward the handle. The handle is attractive enough, but know that it's not really what a normal person would call "wood" (that is, cut from a tree and put on a knife). I'm not *exactly* certain what "pakkawood" is, but if you told me it's really a composite material (you know, sawdust and plastic binder), I'd believe it in a second. The color and "grain" are printed on, which is not what I expected, but it *should* have been what I expected when you consider the (very low) price. Frankly, we're both fine with it: you can't expect more for this price, and it's probably a lot less fussy this way anyway. Besides, fit, balance, sharpness and durability mean a lot more than handle material. For what we've been able to experience in a few weeks, this knife is certainly good enough, even before you consider the very reasonable price.

## Features

- 【PROFESSIONAL PARING KNIFE】TUO 4 inch Paring Knife is a day-to-day kitchen essential, featuring a typically short and sturdy blade. It is designed for trimming, coring, peeling, and so on. You can use it to peeling an apple for a snack or slicing a lemon for a garnish. And it could also work well, if you have just a little trimming to do on chicken.
- 【PREMIUM STEEL】Adopted High Carbon Stainless steel (5Cr15Mov), it promises you the blade has excellent rust resistance and easy to resharpen. The steel is precisely processed with high-tech vacuum heat treatment to reach the hardness HRC56+ for extraordinary performance and edge retention. Most importantly, the edge won’t chip easily.
- 【RUTHLESSLY SHARP EDGE】The edge is hand sharpened by highly-skilled knife smiths using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method, each side of the blade is honed at 14 degrees. This extremely sharp blade provides for unmatched efficiency. Your work in the kitchen is done in no time !
- 【WELL DESIGNED】From the striking grain of the polished pakkawood handle to the gentle curve of the blade, this is an ergonomic handle design for exceptional comfort and durability. The handle is specifically designed to hold comfortably in your hand with great balance. The bolster of the handle is carefully polished for a perfect pinch grip.
- 【TUO LIFETIME GUARANTEE】 Backed by TUO’s risk-free satisfaction policy. We guarantee a superior blade product that will give you a lifetime guarantee against manufacturer defects. With the luxury case, it is the wise choice as a gift.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01GL5G6O6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #73,439 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #137 in Paring Knives |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 4 Inches |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Brand | TUO |
| Color | Brown |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,301) |
| Date First Available | June 4, 2016 |
| Handle Material | Pakkawood |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Item Length | 9.51 Inches |
| Item Weight | 3.4 ounces |
| Item model number | TUO-TC0706 |
| Manufacturer | Smart Cutlery |
| Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Size | 4" |

## Product Details

- **Blade Edge:** Plain
- **Blade Material:** High Carbon Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** TUO
- **Color:** Brown
- **Handle Material:** Pakkawood

## Images

![TUO Paring Knife, 4 inch Small Kitchen Knife for Fruit Peeling, High Carbon German Stainless Steel, Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle - Fiery Phoenix Series - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410ggtPIUEL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Knife
*by A***R on December 29, 2025*

Great knife for the kitchen.....keeps a sharp blade

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comfortable and long paring knife
*by T***Y on April 2, 2022*

I bought this for my wife. She has increasing joint pain and had mentioned that a couple of her knives were hurting her hands when she had to use them for more than a few minutes. We are not knife snobs (most of our knives are Victorinox, Global, etc.) but we *do* care about them. I was leery about buying a cheap Chinese knife, but I took a chance on this knife, mainly because of the handle shape and the decent reviews. She also mentioned that she wanted a longer paring knife. All of her paring knives have been in the 3 to 3.5 inch length, and usually with relatively thin blades. This was a bit of a departure, more like a utility kitchen knife than a traditional paring knife. She has been very pleased. We've only had it for a few weeks so I can't say about long-term durability or edge-holding, but they came out of the box sharp enough (again, not snob sharp, but as sharp as our Chef's Choice sharpened knives), and they've held up for a few weeks now. The thicker, rounder handle feels better in her hand, and she appreciates the balance, with the center of gravity a bit more toward the handle. The handle is attractive enough, but know that it's not really what a normal person would call "wood" (that is, cut from a tree and put on a knife). I'm not *exactly* certain what "pakkawood" is, but if you told me it's really a composite material (you know, sawdust and plastic binder), I'd believe it in a second. The color and "grain" are printed on, which is not what I expected, but it *should* have been what I expected when you consider the (very low) price. Frankly, we're both fine with it: you can't expect more for this price, and it's probably a lot less fussy this way anyway. Besides, fit, balance, sharpness and durability mean a lot more than handle material. For what we've been able to experience in a few weeks, this knife is certainly good enough, even before you consider the very reasonable price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm impressed!
*by S***M on July 13, 2025*

I received my first Tuo knife yesterday and all I can say is WOW!! I wish I would've discovered their line sooner. I ordered 4 during Prime Day and received this 4" paring knife first. I figured I'd get the great pricing and if I didn't like them I can always return them. I used it to dice onions and peppers and trim the fat off chicken thighs. It cuts like a hot knife through butter, literally. I have Shuns, Henckels and a couple of other Japanese knives, and the Tuo is as good out of the box as they are at a fraction of the price. The knife is beautiful to look at, it looks and feels like a well-made knife. I LOVE that it has a bit of a thicker handle like German knives. That's the thing I don't like about my Shuns...the thinner handle is hard on my hands over extended prep sessions, because it's almost like a pinching grip. As a fall chicken (as opposed to a spring chicken :), that pinching grip really bothers my hand. The Tuo's handle is a bit bigger in circumference and feels a lot better to me. Like many others, I wish it came with a sheath of some sort, but that's not enough to knock a star off imho considering the very economical price point. Only time will tell how long it will stay wicked sharp. I do hone and sharpen my knives with whetstones so I will report back in the future as to the blades' edge retention, but I suspect it will stay sharp a long time. Even at its normal price, this is a knife worth getting, it makes prepping a pleasure.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-23*