Wusthof Classic IKON Paring Knife, 3.5-inch (9 cm) - 4086-9 Naniwa Chosera Stones This style of knife has

This style of knife has all but replaced the old French/German style chef's knife

as they are made of black Micarta and so have a fantastic look and feel to them

I'd recommend the fine ceramic hone (see below) for regular/daily maintenance of the edge

Note that like most high quality steak knives

you need to adjust your cutting style (think slicing more than chopping) and expectations

Wusthof Classic IKON Paring Knife, 3.5-inch (9 cm) - 4086-9 Naniwa Chosera Stones This style of knife hasThe perfect companion to a Santoku or Chef's knife! The Wsthof Classic IKON paring Knife, 9cm (3. 5"), is the most versatile of all parers: for mincing shallots, onions and herbs as well as cleaning and cutting vegetables all easily accomplished with the comfortable grip and razor sharp hardened stainless steel edge. This is also my favourite paring knife shape I like this "spear point" shape more than the "bird's beak" or straight edge "sheep's foot"