In article <d17d1cae-e387-480a-a59d-4d466d5290c8
@o39g2000prb.googlegroups.com>, says...
>
> On Feb 20, 9:35 am, Libby > wrote:
> > One went into the garbage disposal, and I have lost the other two.
> > What brand do most folks like? I've had henckel and chicago cutlery.
> > I remember years ago a friend loved her gerbel paring
> > knife......anybody have one of these? I like the ones with the small,
> > short blade versus the wider one that I had from Henckel, but it's
> > been so long that I don't know anymore.
>
> For some of us, the paring knife can be treated the same way as small
> nonstick pans--buy the reasonably priced, reasonable quality one and
> expect to replace it relatively often. It's true I still have and use
> one that is decades old, but I sharpen it like a pocketknife and the
> blade is nowhere near a straight line. I have and use another no-name
> brand that I got at Smart & Final and it does the job fine. No need
> to 'match' other knives or to pay up for longevity, imho. I'd check
> out the nearest kitchen supply store or the S&F if you have one. -
> aem

FWIW, Harbor Fright has a ceramic paring knife for 7 bucks. I got one
just for hohos. I also have a Wusthof Classic that cost several times
that amount. In use I can't tell any real functional difference between
them.