The Hitohira Imojiya ST line is one that is not unfamiliar with heavy work. Using VG-10 stainless steel, paired with comfortable western-style handles, these knives are a pleasure to work with and care for. With slightly larger handles and leaning towards the heavier side, these blades naturally introduce themselves to those of us with larger hands. 

A paring knife is often used for many in-hand tasks such as coring, peeling, and trimming; think apples, artichokes, various fruits and garlic etc. It is an extremely versatile tool that when you get a really good one, you start to wonder how you managed to cook all these years without it.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Smith: Seto 瀬戸
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Paring
Size: 75mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: VG-10, Stainless Damascus Clad
Handle: Pakka & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 198mm
Edge Length: 75mm
Handle to Tip Length: 94mm
Blade Height: 21mm
Thickness: 1.9mm
Handle Length: 114mm
Weight: 67g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 59±1HRC