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Berkel's Classic Line Paring Knife has a 7.5cm stainless steel blade built for the close-control work that longer knives can't do well: peeling, trimming, hulling, segmenting citrus, or carving small vegetables. At 75g and 18cm overall, it sits comfortably in the hand without fatigue. The blade is X50 CrMoV15 stainless steel with a polished welded bolster, paired with a glossy red ABS handle finished with three rivets and a mirror polish.
Classic Line knives are built around a single-piece polished weld construction that eliminates the joint between blade and handle, the area most prone to harbouring bacteria and structural weakness. The steel is X50 CrMoV15, a high-carbon stainless alloy widely used in professional kitchen knives for its balance of edge retention and corrosion resistance. Handles are gloss red ABS with mirror finish and three-rivet fixing. Each knife ships in an FSC-certified gift box with foldable cardboard interior.
| Weight (per knife) | 75g |
| Blade Length | 7.5cm |
| Total Length | 18cm |
| Blade Material | Stainless steel X50 CrMoV15 |
| Grip | Glossy red ABS handle with mirror finish and 3 rivets |
| Use & Maintenance | Hand wash in warm water and dry immediately after each use. Do not use abrasive cloths or sponges. |
Most paring knives sacrifice either balance or blade quality. The Classic Line does neither. The welded construction keeps weight distribution consistent, the X50 CrMoV15 steel holds an edge through sustained use, and the riveted ABS handle gives a secure grip even when working with wet produce. It's a genuine workhorse at this blade length, and Berkel backs it with the same manufacturing standards applied to their professional slicer range.
The Classic Line Paring Knife is part of Berkel's wider Classic Line knife collection. Browse the full Classic Line range to find chef's knives, bread knives, and slicing knives built to the same standard.
The blade is made from X50 CrMoV15 stainless steel, a high-carbon chromium-molybdenum-vanadium alloy widely used in professional kitchen knives. It offers good edge retention, corrosion resistance, and is straightforward to resharpen at home with a whetstone or honing rod.
The blade is 7.5cm, which puts it in the standard paring knife range. It's well suited to peeling, trimming, hulling, segmenting citrus, and any task where you need the knife close to your fingers for fine control. It's not designed for chopping or slicing larger produce.
X50 CrMoV15 is a stainless steel grade commonly used in knife blades. The X50 indicates roughly 0.5% carbon, which influences hardness and edge retention. CrMoV refers to chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium, elements that enhance corrosion resistance, strength, and durability. The 15 denotes approximately 15% chromium, giving the steel its strong resistance to rust and staining. It's a well-balanced alloy that offers a practical mix of sharpness, durability, and ease of maintenance, which is why it's widely used in quality kitchen knives.
Hand wash in warm water and dry the blade immediately after use. Dishwashers can blunt the edge and damage the handle finish over time. Avoid abrasive sponges. Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block rather than loose in a drawer.
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