On Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:45:49 -0500, Goomba >
wrote:

>Christine Dabney wrote:
>> On Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:23:40 -0500, Goomba >
>> wrote:
>>> Back to my lovely paring knife- I have never seen one for sale here in
>>> the US with this great inwardly curved blade. I bought this in Germany
>>> years ago and it "sits" in my hand just perfectly to slice with.
>>
>> I have seen them at various places, and in fact had a set with a knife
>> like that. I have since lost it, and am now searching for another
>> set. I think I found mine at Williams-Sonoma years ago.
>>
>> I forget what kind of blade that one is called though.
>>
>> Christine
>
>These were all purchased individually, and if I could find another one
>like this I would scarf it up. I've never seen one, and don't see it
>even in Henkles stock. If you find one, please share your source.
>It is a great knife for slicing things in your hand such as a peach.


I have 2 that are similar, both Henckles. One of the came in a cheap
set of three knives and has a 2.5" blade. The other was a more
expensive 4 star with a 2.75" blade. The curve of the blades is not
as sharp as the one pictured.
--
Susan N.

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