Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Chicago Cutlery
Color: Walnut
EAN: 0027979398679
Feature: 3-inch knife for trimming, peeling, and removing blemishes on fruits and vegetables
Label: Chicago Cutlery
Manufacturer: Chicago Cutlery
Model: Walnut Signature
Publisher: Chicago Cutlery
Studio: Chicago Cutlery
Variation Description: Walnut

Features
3-inch knife for trimming, peeling, and removing blemishes on fruits and vegetables Stamped high-carbon stainless steel blade features exceptional sharpness and rust and stain resistance Full tang for balance and strength; exclusive Taper Grind edge Comfortable wood handle secured with triple-brass rivets Hand wash for best results; lifetime guarantee

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Customer Rating:

Summary: Not Forged
Comment: This is not a Walnut Traditions knife, which is forged. It is instead a Walnut Signature knife, which is stamped. Amazon even acknowledges this in the Product Details section of the webpage for this knife. There it is described as a Walnut Signature Knife. Amazon has known about this misidentification since S. Kinsey's review of 4/6/08, but they have not changed the top description. That's deceptive advertising!

I have a Walnut Traditions 3-inch paring knife that came with the set I purchased from Amazon. The tip was broken off when I tried to use it as a screwdriver. (Never do that!) I've been trying to purchase a replacement for months. This is NOT it. The quality difference is quite noticeable. Even the 3-inch Walnut Traditions Paring-Boning Knife Chicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition 3-Inch Paring/Boning Knife is not a substitute. It's much more of a boner than a parer. And it's not built like the other Walnut Tradition knives,with a curved steel bolster integral with the blade where it meets the wood handle. That's a much safe construction.

I have one more complaint. It's about the packaging. This knife is 7 inches long, folks. It came on a bubble wrapped card that added 2 inches. Then it was placed inside a 12 inch long corrugated box, which was placed inside an 18 inch long corrugated box! Talk about a waste of resources! The card with the knife could have been safely shipped in a padded envelope. Then we come to the bubble wrapped card. Don't you love those things? It took me, 10 minutes to cut the card apart with a serrated fish gutting knife. How much could Amazon save by purchasing its products in plain wrappings and how much that would endear them to their customers? Bubble wrapped cards are meant for the in-person retail experience. But Amazon is NOT an in-person retailer. It's the equivalent of a catalog retailer. Smart catalog retailers ship their merchandise in the simplest, easiest to open packaging.

It would have been silly to send back an $8.00 item. I complained and got a credit on my next order. I'll see how this knife works. If need be I'll go looking for the Knife-I-Want someplace other than Amazon. And because I doubt that Amazon will put this up on their website, if they do and you are the first email I receive in response, I'll send you the dollar amount of the credit they gave me on this order.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Bad Description
Comment: The knife is not a Tradition knife. Rather, it is a Signature knife. Amazon has the wrong knife with this description. The picture is the knife they ship but it is NOT a Tradition.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Sharp Knife
Comment: Great paring knife. It replaces the one that got thrown in the trash by mistake.

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Summary: My Wife's Favorite Knife
Comment: This is my wife's favorite paring knife -- it's just right for her small hand. Somehow her's got lost and she was not a happy camper. I saw this on Amazon and ordered it. Within a very short time it arrived just as promised and she's happy again!

Customer Rating:

Summary: Wonderful paring knife.
Comment: I bought a chicago cutlery wood handle paring knife from walmart about 7 or 8 years ago, and it lasted til now. These knives are very sharp and stay that way for a very long time. I had trouble replacing it , so of course i turned to AMAZON, they always have everything.

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Editorial Reviews:

This handy little three-inch knife is a true kitchen essential. Ideal for trimming, peeling, and removing blemishes on fruits and vegetables, its small size and nimble profile excel at any task that prizes delicacy, dexterity, and control. As a part of Chicago Cutlerys Walnut Tradition line of cutlery, this knife combines high performance with excellent value. Stamped rather than forged for lighter weight and a more reasonable price, the blade is made from high-carbon, 420 stainless steel with carbon to keep edges sharper longer and chromium to resist rust and stains, while Chicagos exclusive Taper Grind edge produces impressively precise slices and retains its sharpness well over time. A full tang extends from the tip of the knife to the end of the handle for improved balance and strength. A comfortable walnut handle offers the rich warmth of wood and a classic look; its securely held to the blade with triple-compression brass rivets for added safety and stability. Chicago Cutlery covers their knives with a lifetime guarantee; they recommend hand-washing and drying for best results. --Mary Park