{"product_id":"xx-nora-3-5-inch-paring-red-topo-resin-sycamore","title":"NORA #1265  - 3.5 Inch Paring - Red Topo Resin \u0026 Lacewood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKNIFE HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Type: Paring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length: 3.5 Inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length: 8 Inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Style: Western | Right or Left Hand Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel: 52100 Carbon Steel \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockwell Hardness: 62 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrind Type: Full Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Materials: Stabilized Lacewood (quarter sawn), \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/workerman.storenvy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Workerman \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWKRMN\u003c\/a\u003e Red Topo Custom Made Resin Scale (Urethane based), Black \u0026amp; Red G10, black micarta pins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis Blade is Ground...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin for Performance (best performance but also more delicate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Thick for Durability (tough, built to last for heavier wear-n-tear)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-Range with Special Geometry (specially ground for food release and glide but blade is kept slightly thicker for durability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Knife Feels...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy in Hand (hefty, durable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight (nimble, maneuverable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt; Not too heavy, not too light (Mid-Range Weight)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL USES OF THIS KNIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paring knife is often overlooked but the truth is it is one of the single most-used knives in the kitchen. It is also unique with respect to where it is used...not just on a cutting board but also in hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this in mind, we redesigned our paring knife to have a smaller, more nimble handle that feels great in hand and gives its user a wide amount of maneuverability. This knife works wonderfully for small tasks that are easier completed by using the knife in-hand, such as hulling a strawberry, paring fruit, or deveining shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSTEEL INFORMATION: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e52100 Carbon Steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade on this knife is composed of a high carbon 52100 steel.  52100 steel is a great all around choice for carbon steel as it is easily sharpened and the fine grain structure produces a very sharp edge. It is also an economical alternative to some of the more expensive Japanese carbon steels while offering similar benefits and a more hardy steel. HRC hardness on this knife comes in at a solid 62. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**As this is a carbon steel, the blade will form a slight patina over time.  This is normal and is actually the mark of a beautifully used knife.  Please note, however, that a carbon knife does require more maintenance than its stainless steel counterpart, mainly that it must be washed or wiped clean immediately after each use to prevent unwanted rust.**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHANDLE DESIGN \u0026amp; MATERIAL INFORMATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery one of our knives is numbered, handmade and unique. This lil' NORA knife has been handled with a stabilized piece of quarter sawn lacewood paired with a red-topo resin that was hand casted by artist \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/workerman.storenvy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Workerman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWKRMN\u003c\/a\u003e. (We are huge fans of his work!)  Separating these materials are small stripes of black G10 as well as one thin stripe of red G10.  Pins are black micarta and there is a G10 liner in black as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood stabilization is an added feature that we offer with our knives. Wood that is stabilized has been injected with a clear acrylic resin under a \u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\"\u003evacuum process. Stabilization helps to minimize, if not eliminate, any cracking, warping, shrinkage and\/or expanding of the material. \u003c\/span\u003eStabilized wood will absorb very little water and is generally impervious to oils. The process helps to ensure your knife has a long lifespan in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nora Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6509177012251,"sku":"","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/0381\/products\/20180318103121.jpg?v=1571438969","url":"https:\/\/noraknives.mom\/products\/xx-nora-3-5-inch-paring-red-topo-resin-sycamore","provider":"Nora Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}