Paring knife

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Definition

A small, sharp knife used for delicate work—the blade that prevents you from cutting your finger off (most of the time).

Example Usage

Use a paring knife to remove the skin from the peaches.

Origin

From 'pare' meaning 'to trim'

Fun Fact

A proper paring knife is 3-4 inches long and should be sharpened regularly; a dull paring knife causes more injuries than sharp ones.

Source: Basic kitchen knife terminology

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