Izumi Ichiago - Curved paring knife is the small precision knife for quick tasks: peeling, turning, trimming, and cleanly preparing fruits and vegetables, with a short 7 cm blade that naturally follows curves. Its design comes from knifemaker and technical author Ernst Siebeneicher-Hellwig, inspired by classic Japanese shapes and adapted to European requirements for efficient modern cooking.

Izumi Ichiago - Curved paring knife

The blade, made of Japanese high-carbon stainless steel, benefits from an optimized chromium/carbon blend: excellent rust resistance, solid hardness, and good sharpenability. With a total length of 17.8 cm, a thickness of 2.0 mm, and a weight of just 75 g, this knife is extremely maneuverable and ideal for fine work without hand fatigue. The Tecaran handle provides a stable and comfortable grip, even during extended use. Made in Japan, it is suited both to demanding enthusiasts and professionals seeking a reliable precision tool.

A curved paring knife is mainly used for precision: peeling very close to the skin, turning vegetables (regular shapes such as “olive” cuts), trimming/cleaning (potato eyes, damaged parts, mushrooms), and doing some decorative cutting (zests, finishing touches).
It is less suited for slicing in large quantities: it is a detail tool, not a chef’s knife.

• Knife type: Curved paring knife.Blade length: 7,0 cm.
• Handle length: 10,8 cm.
• Total length: 17,8 cm.
• Blade material: High-carbon Japanese stainless steel.
• Handle material: Tecaran.
• Weight: 75 g.
• Blade hardness (HRC): Not specified.
• Country of manufacture: Japan.

• Hand wash immediately after use (do not put in the dishwasher).
• Dry quickly after use.
• Use a suitable cutting surface: preferably a wooden or food-grade plastic cutting board.