What is a paring knife used for?

A paring knife is a small, short-bladed knife primarily used for detailed cutting and peeling tasks, especially with fruits and vegetables. It's a kitchen essential known for its maneuverability and precision.

• Peeling: A paring knife excels at removing the skin from fruits and vegetables like apples, potatoes, and cucumbers. See more about peeling.

• Coring: It's ideal for removing the core from apples and pears. Check out more details on coring.

• Trimming: The small blade makes it perfect for trimming blemishes or imperfections from produce. Details about trimming can be found here.

• Deveining Shrimp: Some cooks use a paring knife to carefully devein shrimp. View deveining%20shrimp

• Other Delicate Tasks: It can also be used for creating garnishes or any other tasks requiring fine detail work. Check out delicate%20tasks for more information.