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Wüsthof PERFORMER 3.5" Paring Knife
$195.00
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Part number: 1061200409
- 3.5-inch paring blade
- Diamond-Like Carbon finish
- Hexagon Power Grip
- Pointed tip
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WÜSTHOF PERFORMER 3.5" Paring Knife
Forged paring knife with a Diamond-Like Carbon blade finish and textured non-slip handle, made in Solingen, Germany
The WÜSTHOF PERFORMER 3.5" Paring Knife gives you close control for peeling shallots, trimming strawberries, segmenting citrus, and cutting small fruit, vegetables, onions, and herbs. Its slim forged blade tapers to a precise point, while the black Diamond-Like Carbon finish reduces friction through both firm and soft ingredients.
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Wüsthof PERFORMER 3.5" Paring Knife
Precise Control for Detailed Prep
The 3.5-inch blade is short enough for peeling and trimming in hand while remaining useful for accurate cutting on the board. Its narrow 0.8-inch width is easy to guide around citrus membranes, strawberry tops, shallots, and small vegetables.
The Hexagon Power Grip uses an offset honeycomb texture to keep the handle secure during detailed work. A full bolster adds weight and balance between the blade and handle.
Wüsthof PERFORMER 3.5" Paring Knife
PERFORMER Control in a Compact Blade
The PERFORMER paring knife combines the close handling of a small blade with the collection's low-friction finish and textured grip. It is built for detailed prep where control matters more than blade length.
What stands out
Signature Features
3.5-inch paring blade
Provides close control for peeling, slicing, trimming, decorating, and carving small ingredients.
Diamond-Like Carbon finish
The deep-black DLC treatment creates a hard, low-friction blade surface designed to resist heat, scratches, and external damage.
Hexagon Power Grip
The textured handle supports a secure, non-slip grip during precise preparation.
Pointed tip
Reaches into tight areas for citrus work, trimming, and detailed cuts.
Full bolster
Adds weight and balance at the transition between the blade and handle.
Forged construction
Forged from a single piece of WÜSTHOF steel for strength and stable handling.
58 HRC hardness
Balances edge retention with practical honing and sharpening.
Made in Solingen, Germany
Manufactured by WÜSTHOF in its historic German knife-making center.
Best for
The Right Knife for the Job
Cutting
Handles precise work with onions, herbs, fruit, vegetables, citrus, and other small ingredients.
Product details
Specifications
- Product Type
- Paring knife
- Series
- WÜSTHOF PERFORMER
- Blade Length
- 3.5 in
- Blade Width
- 0.8 in
- Handle Length
- 3.9 in
- Blade Finish
- Diamond-Like Carbon
- Handle Design
- Hexagon Power Grip
- Bolster Style
- Full bolster
- Production Method
- Forged
- Blade Hardness
- 58 HRC
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- WÜSTHOF SKU
- 1061200409
From Our Founder
"A paring knife should feel direct and secure in the hand. The textured grip and narrow blade make this one especially controlled when you are peeling, trimming, or working around small ingredients."
Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace
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Use & Care
Hand wash and towel-dry immediately.
Do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
Avoid abrasive sponges.
Avoid metal, glass, bamboo, and other very hard surfaces.
Store safely using a suitable knife-storage solution.
Hone regularly to maintain the cutting edge.
Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.
Do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
Avoid abrasive sponges.
Avoid metal, glass, bamboo, and other very hard surfaces.
Store safely using a suitable knife-storage solution.
Hone regularly to maintain the cutting edge.
Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What is the WÜSTHOF PERFORMER 3.5" Paring Knife best used for?
The compact pointed blade is designed for peeling, trimming, coring, and detailed cutting. It handles shallots, garlic, strawberries, citrus, herbs, and other small ingredients that require close control.
How does the PERFORMER Paring Knife differ from the CLASSIC version?
Both are forged German paring knives designed for precise preparation. The PERFORMER adds a black Diamond-Like Carbon blade finish to reduce friction and a textured Hexagon Power Grip handle for secure control, while CLASSIC uses a conventional steel finish and traditional riveted handle.
Does the black DLC finish make the blade easier to use on delicate ingredients?
The Diamond-Like Carbon finish creates a low-friction surface designed to reduce resistance during cutting. Combined with the narrow blade and precise tip, it supports controlled work on fruit, vegetables, and other small ingredients.
Can the PERFORMER Paring Knife be sharpened?
Yes. Its cutting edge can be maintained through appropriate honing and sharpening. Use suitable equipment, avoid unnecessarily abrading the coated blade surface, and wash and towel-dry the knife by hand after use.
