This small Gustav Emil Ern Paring Knife is fully forged and part of the Gustav Riveted Range. It is just about the most useful, all purpose knife in the kitchen - buying a really good quality one is a really sound investment

Gordon Ramsey's Favourite Knives

"These knives have an amazing grip, nicely weighted handles, and the blades don't go blunt." Gordon Ramsey, The New York Times, November 2006.

Used by Marco Pierre White in ITV's Hell's Kitchen

• 3.5 inch (9cm) blade OR
• 4 inch (10cm) blade.
• German pattern bolster (angular where handle meets blade compared to the cylindrical French pattern)

Gustav Emil Ern fully forged range:

• fully forged, high carbon, stainless steel blade
• undergoes complex hardening and tempering process to maximise strength and longevity
• blade, bolster and tang are drop forged from a single piece of steel
• taper-ground to produce weight and resilience at the handle, particularly at stress points
• POM ( man made ) riveted handles – dishwasher safe but the blades prefer handwashing and drying
• designed for balance and comfort – getting the right weight, balance and grip is essential for a heavily used knife
• Made in Solingen, Germany "the City of Blades", world renown for producing the best quality professional chef's knives.

**Our knives are only for sale to those over 18 years of age in accordance with the law. Anyone ordering from our website will be deemed to be over 18 years old.**