Mercer Culinary

Mercer Culinary M23540 Renaissance 3.5-Inch Forged Paring Knife

$28.87 ~~Sale price$51.50you save $22.63~~

Key Features:

One-Piece Precision Forged Construction: The blade and bolster are forged from a single piece of high-carbon German cutlery steel, delivering exceptional durability and structural integrity for demanding professional kitchens.
High-Carbon German Steel Blade: Engineered to resist rust, corrosion, and discoloration, ensuring long-term performance and reliability in high-volume prep environments.
Taper Ground Edge for Superior Cutting Performance: The taper ground edge provides added blade stability, easy honing, long-lasting sharpness, and increased efficiency during repetitive slicing, peeling, and trimming tasks.
Shortened Bolster for Full Edge Access: The shortened bolster exposes the entire blade edge, allowing for easier and more consistent sharpening along the full length of the blade.
Full Tang for Optimal Balance: The tang runs the entire length of the handle, ensuring superior weight distribution and precise control during close-hand cuts and intricate prep work.
Triple-Riveted Ergonomic Delrin® Handle: The black Delrin® handle is triple riveted for maximum stability, and its ergonomic shape provides a secure, fatigue-reducing grip during extended use. The rounded spine adds additional comfort.
3.5" Spear Point Blade: The compact spear point blade is ideal for small slicing, garnishing, deveining shrimp, trimming beans, peeling, and other intricate detail work where control is critical.
NSF Listed: Meets NSF International standards, confirming the knife is suitable for commercial and professional foodservice use.
Limited Lifetime Warranty: Backed by Mercer Culinary's limited lifetime warranty, providing long-term value and peace of mind for professional operators.
Hand Wash Recommended: Not dishwasher safe; hand washing preserves edge integrity and extends the life of the blade and handle.

Mercer Culinary M23540 Renaissance 3.5-Inch Forged Paring Knife

$28.87~~$51.50~~

Detailed Description

The Mercer Culinary M23540 Renaissance paring knife is a precision-forged workhorse built for the demands of a professional kitchen. Its 3.5-inch high-carbon German steel blade delivers exceptional sharpness, corrosion resistance, and long-lasting edge retention ideal for intricate prep work like garnishing, deveining, trimming, and peeling. A shortened bolster exposes the full blade edge for easier sharpening, while the taper-ground edge provides added stability and efficient cutting performance. The triple-riveted, full-tang Delrin® handle offers a secure, ergonomic grip with a rounded spine for all-day comfort. NSF certified and backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty, this knife is trusted by culinary professionals and serious home cooks alike.

Product Details

Professional Grade

NSF certified Renaissance series designed for commercial kitchen performance.

German Steel

Precision-forged high-carbon steel resists rust, corrosion, and discoloration.

Precision Control

3.5 inch spear point blade ideal for intricate cutting and detail work.

Mercer Culinary Renaissance 3.5 inch paring knife side view showing forged construction

Precision Forged Construction

The Renaissance series features a one-piece forged design that provides exceptional strength and durability for daily professional use.

High-carbon German cutlery steel
Taper ground edge for added stability
Shortened bolster exposes full blade edge

Angled view of the Mercer Renaissance paring knife highlighting the triple-riveted handle

Ergonomic Handle Design

Engineered for comfort during repetitive tasks, the handle combines traditional aesthetics with modern ergonomic standards.

Triple-riveted Delrin handle
Full tang for superior balance
Rounded spine for a comfortable grip

Key Specifications

Blade MaterialHigh-Carbon German Steel

HandleTriple-Riveted Delrin

Blade Length3.5 Inches (8.9 cm)

CertificationNSF Certified

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Why You'll Love It

This paring knife offers the perfect blend of traditional forged quality and modern ergonomic comfort for precise kitchen tasks.

Ideal for creating garnishes, peeling, and intricate detail work.
Shortened bolster allows for easier sharpening of the entire blade edge.
Full tang construction ensures the balance required for professional control.

Specifications

Series	Renaissance
Item Number	M23540
Blade Length	3 1/2 in (8.9 cm)
Blade Material	High-Carbon German Steel
Handle Material	Delrin (POM)
Construction	Precision Forged
Tang	Full Tang
Edge Style	Plain / Taper Ground
Point Style	Spear Point
Handle Color	Black
Certifications	NSF
Warranty	Limited Lifetime