Wusthof Classic Straight Hollow Edge Paring Knife - 3″

WÜSTHOF Classic Straight Hollow Edge Paring Knife – 3" Blade for Ultra-Precise Prep

Elevate your prep game with the WÜSTHOF Classic 3" Straight Hollow Edge Paring Knife, expertly crafted for fine slicing, dicing, and trimming of smaller ingredients. The straight edge and hollow-ground blade offer outstanding control and prevent food from sticking—ideal for working with herbs, garlic, shallots, or delicate garnishes ✨.

Strategically placed granton (hollow) indentations along the blade create air pockets, reducing drag and keeping thin slices from clinging to the steel. The flat-edge design maximizes contact with the cutting board for accurate, efficient chopping. Whether you're mincing garlic or making paper-thin cucumber slices, this forged knife delivers exceptional performance in a compact form.

🔹 3" Straight Blade with Hollow Edge – Designed to prevent sticking & improve slicing flow
🔹 Perfect for Garlic, Herbs & Precision Cuts – A must-have small blade for daily use
🔹 Precision Forged from X50 CrMoV15 Steel – Durable, sharp, and stain-resistant
🔹 Full-Tang with Triple-Riveted Handle – Balanced, ergonomic & built for long-term use
🔹 Made in Solingen, Germany – Crafted with over 200 years of knife-making tradition
🔹 Lifetime Warranty – WÜSTHOF quality that lasts a lifetime

WÜSTHOF Item #1040103308 (formerly 4001-7) is the go-to knife for chefs who demand precision without compromise.

💎 WÜSTHOF Classic Series – Engineered for Everyday Excellence

Each Classic Series knife is forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel, hand honed for precision and performance. The X50 CrMoV15 alloy guarantees sharpness, edge retention, and stain resistance, while the triple-riveted synthetic handle ensures a hygienic and comfortable grip 🧼.

X50 CrMoV15 Steel Breakdown:

• X = Stainless Steel

• 50 = 0.5% Carbon – Enables lasting sharpness

• Cr = Chromium (15%) – Provides rust resistance

• Mo = Molybdenum – Adds strength and durability

• V = Vanadium – Enhances hardness and edge retention

🛠️ Why Forged Is Better

Unlike stamped blades, forged knives are formed under intense heat and pressure, resulting in stronger, heavier, and more balanced tools. The full tang construction ensures optimal weight distribution and superior handling for even the most delicate slicing tasks ⚖️.

For ultra-clean cuts and effortless prep, the WÜSTHOF Classic 3" Straight Hollow Edge Paring Knife is the precision tool your kitchen needs 🔪🍃.

Care of Knives

Honing and Sharpening 

Honing or sharpening depends on whether your knife has lost its sharpness or if it is really blunt. A blade's loss of sharpness can be treated using a honing steel. For dull, blunt knives, use a sharpener. To ensure a beautifully sharp blade, we recommend you hone your knives regularly, after each use.  Regular honing prevents blades from deteriorating quickly.

Cleaning

Clean your knives right after use. Thoroughly wash your blades with a non-abrasive sponge or brush, then dry immediately afterwards. Use warm soapy water. Always carefully dry your knives with the blade facing away from you to prevent unintentional injuries. While Wusthof knives are suitable to clean in the dishwasher, we recommend you hand wash only to prolong the life of your blades. Dishwashers can cause your blades to rub against objects during the cycle, causing the blades to deteriorate.  

Proper Knife Storage

Proper storage of your knives ensures they will last for a very long time. There are three ways we recommend storing your knives; knife blocks, magnetic bar holders, and special cases and space saving rolls. Knife blocks help your knives to sit beautifully on your counter top, while keeping them close at hand. Magnetic bars safely hold your knives and provide space. Special cases and space saving rolls allow you to easily transport your knives without causing damage or harm.

Cutting Surfaces

Cutting Surfaces should be smooth, easy to clean and "give" on contact while cutting. J.L. Hufford recommends wooden, bamboo cutting boards, or quality polyethylene boards. Avoid surfaces that can dull or damage the knife such as china, marble, granite, tile, Formica, porcelain, stainless counter tops and glass. Remember to thoroughly clean cutting boards immediately after use after use to prevent harmful bacteria growth from developing.

Warranty

WÜSTHOF cutlery is manufactured with the highest quality standards and fulfills the required DIN (German Industry Standard) as well as the EN (European Standard).
WÜSTHOF cutlery is fully warranted to be free of defects in material and craftsmanship. The warranty does not apply for normal wear or misuse.