
Due Cigni
Due Cigni 1896 Paring Knife 7 cm
$53
Paring Knife · RANK 05

Victorinox
Thin stamped geometry and a wet-grip Fibrox handle deliver the category’s clearest budget value. Wirecutter found it comfortable for hulling and other precise in-hand work.
$10 typical
This is the designated excellent budget option. Independent testing found the blade thin enough for delicate work and the handle very comfortable; the low price comes from efficient stamped construction and functional plastic, not compromised geometry or hype.
Corrosion-resistant, inexpensive steel is easy to restore to a keen edge.
Non-slip texture is useful in wet hands and commercial-style prep.
The black Fibrox handle is purposefully utilitarian rather than luxurious, but its texture and extremely low weight make the knife feel like an extension of the hand. The narrow straight blade is visually clean and task-specific.
The stainless blade is easy to sharpen and the synthetic handle resists kitchen moisture. Hand wash and dry for best edge life; at this price, replacement is economical, but regular sharpening can keep it useful for years.

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