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Shun Shiranami 4" Paring Knife
$209.95
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Part number: FRD0700
- 4-inch paring blade
- Fine non-serrated edge
- 71-layer Dual Core Damascus
- Pointed blade profile
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Shun Shiranami 4" Paring Knife
Handcrafted Japanese paring knife with a fine 71-layer Dual Core Damascus blade and Prussian blue jute micarta handle
The Shun Shiranami 4" Paring Knife gives you close control for peeling, trimming, coring, and preparing small ingredients. Its thin, pointed blade handles shallots, garlic, berries, citrus, and detailed cuts with more precision than a larger chef's knife.
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Why Order from Design & Grace
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Our team can help with knife selection, edge-friendly cutting surfaces, storage, sharpening, and long-term care.
Shun Shiranami 4" Paring Knife
Close Control for Detailed Prep
The 4-inch blade keeps the edge close to your hand for precise trimming and controlled in-hand work. Its fine point reaches into small ingredients for removing stems, coring fruit, peeling produce, and making decorative cuts.
The Prussian blue jute micarta handle offers balance, durability, and a secure grip, while the full composite tang adds strength and stability.
Shun Shiranami 4" Paring Knife
The Small Knife Used Throughout Prep
This paring knife handles the work that needs precision rather than reach. Its compact size makes it a practical companion to a chef's knife for garlic, shallots, berries, citrus peel, small vegetables, and careful trimming.
What stands out
Signature Features
4-inch paring blade
A compact working length for peeling, trimming, coring, and detailed cutting.
Fine non-serrated edge
Produces clean, precise cuts and can be resharpened throughout the life of the knife.
71-layer Dual Core Damascus
Alternating VG10 and VG2 stainless steel layers form the blade and its flowing wave pattern.
Pointed blade profile
Provides control when working around stems, blemishes, and small ingredients.
Prussian blue jute micarta handle
Offers balance, durability, and a secure grip.
Full composite tang
Extends through the handle for strength, stability, and balanced handling.
Handcrafted in Japan
Made by Shun using Japanese blade-making methods and modern stainless steels.
Best for
The Right Knife for the Job
Cutting
Handles precise, controlled cutting on small foods with its compact size.
Vegetables
Peels and trims small vegetables such as shallots and garlic.
Fruit
Handles peeling, trimming, and other detailed preparation on small fruit.
Product details
Specifications
- Model
- FRD0700
- Knife type
- Paring knife
- Series
- Shiranami
- Blade length
- 4 in
- Blade steel
- Dual Core VG10 and VG2 stainless steel
- Blade construction
- 71-layer Dual Core Damascus
- Blade edge
- Non-serrated
- Handle material
- Prussian blue jute micarta
- Overall dimensions
- 9.1 in L x 1 in H x 0.85 in W
- Weight
- 4 oz
- Country of origin
- Japan
From Our Founder
"A paring knife should feel precise from the point to the heel. This one has the thin blade and compact balance needed for the small jobs that come up throughout prep."
Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace
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Use & Care
Hand wash with gentle dish soap. Do not wash in the dishwasher.
Dry the knife thoroughly with an absorbent cloth or towel after washing.
Avoid cutting on metal, tile, ceramic plates, marble, granite, plastic, acrylic, titanium, or glass.
Do not cut directly on bones, joints, frozen foods, or produce pits.
Never pry with the tip or use a sideways twisting motion.
Store the knife in a block, knife case, in-drawer holder, sheath, magnetic bar, or original box.
Hone at Shun's 16° angle and do not use a diamond steel for regular honing.
Shun sharpens straight-edge Shun knives at 16° per side free for as long as you own them, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US.
Dry the knife thoroughly with an absorbent cloth or towel after washing.
Avoid cutting on metal, tile, ceramic plates, marble, granite, plastic, acrylic, titanium, or glass.
Do not cut directly on bones, joints, frozen foods, or produce pits.
Never pry with the tip or use a sideways twisting motion.
Store the knife in a block, knife case, in-drawer holder, sheath, magnetic bar, or original box.
Hone at Shun's 16° angle and do not use a diamond steel for regular honing.
Shun sharpens straight-edge Shun knives at 16° per side free for as long as you own them, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US.
Warranty Information
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
How should I care for the Shun Shiranami 4" Paring Knife?
Hand wash the Shun Shiranami 4" Paring Knife with gentle dish soap rather than in the dishwasher, and dry it very thoroughly with an absorbent towel. Use a cutting board soft enough to take a slight cut line, avoid hard surfaces, bones, joints, frozen foods, and pits, and never pry or twist with the blade. Store it in a block, case, in-drawer holder, sheath, magnetic bar, or the original box.
Is the Shun Shiranami 4" Paring Knife covered by a warranty?
Shun's Limited Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects in material and construction for the original owner of knives purchased through an authorized dealer such as Design & Grace, and it is non-transferable. Normal wear, rust, improper use or maintenance, accidents, loss, theft, and modified products are not covered; Shun's wood accessories have a 90-day warranty against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Shun will sharpen your Shun cutlery free for as long as you own it, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US. Serrated knives can be honed by Shun's service but cannot be sharpened.
Does Shun sharpen the Shun Shiranami 4" Paring Knife?
Yes. Shun sharpens Shun knives bought from an authorized dealer such as Design & Grace for free for as long as you own them; a $15 shipping and processing fee applies in the US. Straight edges are sharpened at 16° each side.
What is the Shun Shiranami 4" Paring Knife best used for?
The Shun Shiranami 4" Paring Knife is suited to peeling, trimming, and working with small foods such as shallots and garlic.
Why is the Shun Shiranami 4" Paring Knife suited to detailed work?
Its compact size provides exceptional control, while the fine edge is designed for precise, controlled cutting.
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