Dick 1905 Fully Forged Paring Knife 8.9cm

The Dick 1905 paring knife is a short-bladed, fully forged knife designed for precision prep work — peeling, trimming, and detail cutting that larger knives handle less comfortably. At 8.9cm, the blade sits in the practical range for close-hand work, giving the chef good control without excess weight.

The 1905 range is built around a fully forged construction, meaning the blade and bolster are formed from a single piece of German steel rather than assembled from separate components. The steel rings at the bolster are moulded directly into the handle, creating a continuous, inseparable junction between blade and grip. In practice this removes the weak point that can develop at the handle join on lesser knives over time — a relevant consideration where knives are in daily use across multiple prep shifts and go through a commercial dishwasher regularly.

For kitchen teams, the practical advantages of this construction include:

• Consistent balance through the full length of the knife
• No handle loosening or separation under sustained use
• A blade geometry suited to controlled, fine prep cuts
• Straightforward to maintain on a honing steel between services
• Compatible with standard knife block, magnetic strip, or roll storage

A paring knife of this type suits most professional kitchens — from small independent restaurants through to high-volume hotel kitchens. It is a standard addition to a chef's personal kit rather than a shared workhorse tool, and at 140g it is light enough for extended prep sessions without fatigue.

If you are equipping a full brigade or selecting knives across multiple ranges, it is worth a conversation with the team to make sure the balance of sizes and styles suits the work your kitchen actually does.