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.

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.

Libby, go to a restaurant supply place or Cash & Carry/Smart & Final
type store and get the little paring knives that have the colored
plastic handles. They are inexpensive, around $6, quite sharp and
last for a very long time. If you damage or lose it, no problem, it
didn't cost much. They are small and easy to work with and fit your
hand.

Find some like this:

These are Dexter Russell Sani Knife paring knives....you can get them
in a serrated edge also.

http://cdn1.iofferphoto.com/img/item...3/099/Miib.jpg

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

On Feb 20, 12:48*pm, aem > wrote:
> 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

Thanks for the good advice.......I had one of those cheapo knives that
I lost also! I have a restaurant supply store close to me that I'll
visit tomorrow. I forget all about them. Thanks again.

"Libby" > wrote in message
...
On Feb 20, 12:48 pm, aem > wrote:
> 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

Thanks for the good advice.......I had one of those cheapo knives that
I lost also! I have a restaurant supply store close to me that I'll
visit tomorrow. I forget all about them. Thanks again.
>
>
OXO - Oxo makes the best reasonably priced well thought out items like this.

Kent

I must not know how to use one as I find the blade just too short for
me. (Sigh)

In article
>,
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.

Personally, I use my RADA brand bird's beak knife about 12 times more
than my other two paring knives. YMMV. I'm guessing most mfgrs make a
bird's beak knife.

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> Personally, I use my RADA brand bird's beak knife about 12 times more
> than my other two paring knives. YMMV. I'm guessing most mfgrs make a
> bird's beak knife.
>
I love my Henkles bird's beak parer!

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.

In article >,
Goomba > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> > Personally, I use my RADA brand bird's beak knife about 12 times more
> > than my other two paring knives. YMMV. I'm guessing most mfgrs make a
> > bird's beak knife.
> >
> I love my Henkles bird's beak parer!


I have a lightweight Wusthof one, too, but I haven't used it; it was too
good a deal to pass up. Maybe $6-8.
--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

On Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:48:55 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>In article >,
> Goomba > wrote:
>
>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>
>> > Personally, I use my RADA brand bird's beak knife about 12 times more
>> > than my other two paring knives. YMMV. I'm guessing most mfgrs make a
>> > bird's beak knife.
>> >
>> I love my Henkles bird's beak parer!
>
>
>I have a lightweight Wusthof one, too, but I haven't used it; it was too
>good a deal to pass up. Maybe $6-8.


I, the Woman Who Cannot Have Enough Knives (yes, sir, yes sir, three
blocks-full), have some Wustoffs, MACs, Forschner's, and Henckels.
Ain't a bad one among them, but I swear the cheapest Forschner's that
I toss into the dishwasher regularly, hold an edge better.

Boron

On Feb 21, 12:06*pm, Boron Elgar > wrote:
> On Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:48:55 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
>
> > wrote:
> >In article >,
> > Goomba > wrote:
>
> >> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> >> > Personally, I use my RADA brand bird's beak knife about 12 times more
> >> > than my other two paring knives. *YMMV. *I'm guessing most mfgrs make a
> >> > bird's beak knife.
>
> >> I love my Henkles bird's beak parer!
>
> >I have a lightweight Wusthof one, too, but I haven't used it; it was too
> >good a deal to pass up. *Maybe $6-8.
>
> I, the Woman Who Cannot Have Enough Knives (yes, sir, yes sir, three
> blocks-full), have some Wustoffs, MACs, Forschner's, and Henckels.
> Ain't a bad one among them, but I swear the cheapest Forschner's that
> I toss into the dishwasher regularly, hold an edge better.
> > Boron

I went knife shopping at the restaurant supply store and bought a
Victorinox for $6.25 that he recommended over the Russell Dexter.
What fun in there.......I'll be back! Thanks everybody.

On Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:20:18 -0500, "J. Clarke"
> wrote:

>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.
>
I don't recall the brand of ceramic knife that I bought a few weeks
ago, but will agree that for *most* purposes there's little difference
between the ceramic knife and the steel one. However, I find that
there is a very noticeable difference between the two when cutting up
raw chicken. The chicken tends to stick to the steel but not to the
ceramic. The ceramic is much easier to use for that purpose.
--
Best -- Terry

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 pure paring we like the cheapass Zwillinge Henckels with the thin
stainless blade. Once the edge is gone we replace it.

On Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:45:04 -0600, Terry >
wrote:

> The chicken tends to stick to the steel but not to the
> ceramic. The ceramic is much easier to use for that purpose.

Nice to hear the positives of ceramic instead of how much they break.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:50:16 -0800 (PST), spamtrap1888
> wrote:

> For pure paring we like the cheapass Zwillinge Henckels with the thin
> stainless blade. Once the edge is gone we replace it.

Cheap??? I was thinking about getting this one.
http://www.surlatable.com/product/PR...-J.A.-Henckels
You have far more money to burn than I do if you think it's cheap.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Feb 21, 11:15*am, sf > wrote:
> On Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:50:16 -0800 (PST), spamtrap1888
>
> > wrote:
> > For pure paring we like the cheapass Zwillinge Henckels with the thin
> > stainless blade. Once the edge is gone we replace it.
>
> Cheap??? *I was thinking about getting this one.http://www.surlatable.com/product/PR...ne-Prep-Knife-...
> You have far more money to burn than I do if you think it's cheap.
>

Try these: three for $11

http://www.amazon.com/Henckels-Inter...ref=pd_sim_k_2

We got ours at Cost Plus, but they're hit or miss.

On Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:50:32 -0800 (PST), spamtrap1888
> wrote:

> On Feb 21, 11:15*am, sf > wrote:
> > On Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:50:16 -0800 (PST), spamtrap1888
> >
> > > wrote:
> > > For pure paring we like the cheapass Zwillinge Henckels with the thin
> > > stainless blade. Once the edge is gone we replace it.
> >
> > Cheap??? *I was thinking about getting this one.http://www.surlatable.com/product/PR...ne-Prep-Knife-...
> > You have far more money to burn than I do if you think it's cheap.
> >
>
> Try these: three for $11
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Henckels-Inter...ref=pd_sim_k_2
>
> We got ours at Cost Plus, but they're hit or miss.

Oh, okay - those have been mentioned here. I forgot they were
Henckels.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Feb 21, 7:20*am, "J. Clarke" > wrote:
> 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.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Are you using it to cut the chocolate off of the hohos? That is a very
specific use for that knife!

"merryb" > wrote in message
...
On Feb 21, 7:20 am, "J. Clarke" > wrote:
> 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.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Are you using it to cut the chocolate off of the hohos? That is a very
specific use for that knife!

I haven't had HoHos since my 7th birthday party. I never really liked those
things. I don't remember why now but I didn't have a real party that year.
I just got to ask one person over for a play date. We had lunch and those
for dessert.

On Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:59:49 -0800 (PST), Joan
> wrote:

>I must not know how to use one as I find the blade just too short for
>me. (Sigh)
I guess I'm the outlier again. Sigh. 8

I have a Kyocera ceramic, a Wusthof bird's beak, a Wusthof standard
parer, and a Henckels 4" parer.

They just don't get used, in favor of a Lamsonsharp fluting knife --
essentially, a 2-1/2 in parer with a triangular blade -- straight
edges top and bottom, to a sharp point. Nothing else is as
maneuverable or useful for me.

You can see it (poorly) at:
http://www0.epinions.com/LamsonSharp...9809_Cutl ery

-- Larry

On Feb 21, 10:14*pm, wrote:
> On Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:59:49 -0800 (PST), Joan
>
> > wrote:
> >I must not know how to use one as I find the blade just too short for
> >me. *(Sigh)
>
> I guess I'm the outlier again. Sigh. *8
>
> I have a Kyocera ceramic, a Wusthof bird's beak, a Wusthof standard
> parer, and a Henckels 4" parer.
>
> They just don't get used, in favor of a Lamsonsharp fluting knife --
> essentially, a 2-1/2 in parer with a triangular blade -- straight
> edges top and bottom, to a sharp point. Nothing else is as
> maneuverable or useful for me.
>
> You can see it (poorly) at:http://www0.epinions.com/LamsonSharp..._Gold_LSKG3980...
>
> -- Larry

>
>
That looks even shorter than the standard ones that I don't use. If
the blade is indeed that short this would be useless to me.

In article >,
"Julie Bove" > wrote:

> "merryb" > wrote in message
> > FWIW, Harbor Fright has a ceramic paring knife for 7 bucks. I got one
> > just for hohos.

> Are you using it to cut the chocolate off of the hohos? That is a very
> specific use for that knife!
>
> I haven't had HoHos since my 7th birthday party.

Not Ho Hos, hohos.

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:38:51 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>In article >,
> "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>
>> "merryb" > wrote in message
>> > FWIW, Harbor Fright has a ceramic paring knife for 7 bucks. I got one
>> > just for hohos.
>
>> Are you using it to cut the chocolate off of the hohos? That is a very
>> specific use for that knife!
>>
>> I haven't had HoHos since my 7th birthday party.
>
>Not Ho Hos, hohos.

Nowadays Ho Hos has an entirely different definition. ho ho ho

http://www.hostesscakes.com/hohos.asp

On Feb 21, 8:14*pm, wrote:
> On Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:59:49 -0800 (PST), Joan
>
> > wrote:
> >I must not know how to use one as I find the blade just too short for
> >me. *(Sigh)
>
> I guess I'm the outlier again. Sigh. *8
>
> I have a Kyocera ceramic, a Wusthof bird's beak, a Wusthof standard
> parer, and a Henckels 4" parer.
>
> They just don't get used, in favor of a Lamsonsharp fluting knife --
> essentially, a 2-1/2 in parer with a triangular blade -- straight
> edges top and bottom, to a sharp point. Nothing else is as
> maneuverable or useful for me.
>
> You can see it (poorly) at:http://www0.epinions.com/LamsonSharp..._Gold_LSKG3980...

I prefer the flexible blade of the cheapass paring knife. it's also
good for peeling apples and cutting bell peppers into spirals. We have
a "chef's knife" style parer that never gets used.

On Feb 20, 12:35*pm, 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.

With your track record for loss, I'd just go for los cheapos at a
resto supply store. I got a bunch for about 3 bucks each. In paring
knives, I want quantity over quality. I got thru 3 or 4 in every meal
prep, it seems.