Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 4-Inch High-Carbon Stainless-Steel Paring Knife

The blade is the same, even though this knife is much lighter than the Pro S riveted version. It's more than capable of withstanding the rigors of a commercial kitchen. This was purchased to replace my first paring knife (a Henckels 31061 that I purchased in the late 1970s or early 1980s). That was, I believe, even before the Professional S line was introduced. Apart from the Four Star plastic handled knives that a lot of the other chefs used back then, I only saw knives with wooden handles. It had simply become dull from decades of sharpening. This knife is razor-sharp right out of the box. Because I was used to using my old knife, which flew through carrots like butter, it was natural for me to push harder through the carrot that I first used it on. I like that the blade is a little more flexible than the older 31061. This gives you more control over your precision cutting. It's not as flexible as a filet knife, but it does give slightly when cutting through tough materials. It's also long enough to cut through Roma tomatoes and kiwi fruit. I'm very pleased with this knife and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good paring knife.

Melany Snider

| Nov 10, 2021

Henckels 4-Star 4-Star-Star-Star-Star-Star-Star-Star- About 30 years ago, I bought a one-inch knife. In our kitchen, it is the most frequently used knife. The tip of it was broken off by someone who never came forward. Please understand that good knives are not pry bars. It's a beautiful piece of work. I ground the old one down and still use it, but I ordered a new one to show it some respect. Now that we have two, we can trim vegetables and other items in our kitchen at the same time. Paring knives come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but these are pointy and require a lot of precision to use. I've never found another product that works as well as this one. There should be one in every good kitchen.

Tadeo Medina

| Dec 23, 2020

These German knives are of excellent quality and will last at least 26 years. How did I figure that out? Because I've had a Henckels Zwilling 4 Star chef knife since 1990, which I purchased in Germany. It also maintains a razor-sharp edge and shows only minor signs of wear. I used to have a set of Henckels International knives, but the handle rivets broke off after only ten years. So go ahead and treat yourself to a set of Henckels Zwilling 4 Star knives. Professional chefs have been using them for years; get a small block and only buy the knives you need. Half of the knives in my Henckels International knife set were never used.

Jasmine Kim

| Nov 27, 2021

I have two other paring knives of unknown origin that are more comfortable to use than this one, which is razor sharp right out of the box. It was almost magical how sharp it was when I sliced a raw chicken breast with it. My hesitation in giving it a higher rating stems from the fact that it is extremely light in the hand, almost weightless, and the metal, at least at first, appears to be chromed. As a result, the knife has a cheap feel to it. There is no weight to it, and it has a cheap, gleaming appearance. In addition, the blade's shape narrows as it approaches the tip. It has a different shape than the rest of my paring knives. All of these features may be beneficial to a pro, as they make it more "nimble," but they don't give it a substantial feel to me. We'll see how it holds up over time, but it's not particularly impressive aside from the sharpness.

Ayaan Cordova

| Oct 26, 2021

The older knives had a nice weight to them; they felt solid, balanced, and substantial, whereas this one did not. Because the blade steel is heavy and the handle is light and flimsy, it feels cheap and flimsy, and it isn't balanced. I'm not sure if I'll return it because it's sharp and appears to sharpen well.

Mason Pollard

| Jan 19, 2021

In the kitchen, I have a favorite knife. I prefer the 4" length because it is more practical for what I do with this tool, but my wife prefers the shorter version. It's my go-to tool for cutting small items, along with the Santoku 7". I use these knives for the majority of my food preparation. The boning knife, as well as the bread knife, are sometimes used. br>I like this steel because it's simple to sharpen and I don't require razor-sharpness like some people do with Japanese steel. It's a fantastic tool, and I appreciate how versatile it is. It's well-balanced and attractive.

Leilani Cobb

| Dec 30, 2020

This knife is not as sharp as a Henkle bird beek type paring knife, which I like. However, everything is fine. Curvier center arched handles allow for more maneuverability. This is where the pinky curve comes in handy- But it's not easy enough for my elderly hands, which are large and have long fingers. Overall, this is a solid knife from a reputable manufacturer.

Mila Roy

| Aug 22, 2021

Slip handle makes it simple to use. For years, we went without, and our knife block was full of holes. This matched the rest of our knives, giving us a complete set. And, a big deal was that the block we already had had a slot for a cook's scissors (and the scissors), whereas most of the newer blocks don't, which seems like a shame because that's the tool we use the most (not only for the food but also for those pesky plastic packages that need to be ripped open).

Banks Erickson

| Oct 07, 2021