{"title":"Paring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact knife for peeling, coring, and other delicate hand-held cutting jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yoshihiro-vg-10-16-layer-hammered-damascus-stainless-steel-gyuto-and-paring-knife-set","title":"Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto and Paring Knife Set","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n        #specs {\n            padding: 15px;\n            border-radius: 10px;\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n            margin-bottom: 20px;\n            max-width: 800px;\n            margin: auto;\n        }\n\n        #specs h2 {\n            text-align: center;\n            margin-bottom: 10px;\n            font-size: 1.5em;\n            font-weight: normal;\n            letter-spacing: 0.05em;\n            text-transform: uppercase;\n        }\n\n        ul {\n            list-style-type: none;\n            padding: 0;\n            margin: 0;\n        }\n\n        li {\n            display: flex;\n            align-items: center;\n            font-size: 1em;\n            padding: 6px;\n            margin-bottom: 2px;\n            word-wrap: break-word;\n        }\n\n        #specs strong {\n            flex: 0 0 auto;\n            min-width: 120px;\n            \/* Set a minimum width *\/\n            margin-right: 10px;\n            \/* Added right margin for extra horizontal spacing *\/\n        }\n\n        #specs span {\n            flex: 1;\n            \/* Ensure span takes up remaining space *\/\n        }\n\n        \/* Hover effect on li items within ul *\/\n\n        #specs ul li:hover {\n            background-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.1);\n            transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\n        }\n\n        \/* Mobile adjustments *\/\n\n        @media (max-width: 768px) {\n            #specs {\n                padding: 10px;\n            }\n            #specs h2 {\n                font-size: 1.3em;\n            }\n            li {\n                font-size: 0.9em;\n                padding: 4px;\n            }\n            #specs strong {\n                min-width: 100px;\n                \/* Adjusted for smaller screens *\/\n                font-size: 0.9em;\n                \/* Reduced strong font size *\/\n                margin-right: 8px;\n                \/* Reduced right margin for mobile *\/\n            }\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VG-10 Hammered Damascus Series, forged with 16 layers of Damascus steel and a VG-10 core, is a perennial favorite among professional chefs and home cooks. 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Its curved blade allows smooth rocking motions, while the hammered texture reduces friction and keeps food from sticking. A handcrafted mahogany handle ensures a comfortable grip, and the full tang design offers durability and balance, making it a favorite for both home and professional chefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paring Knife excels in precision tasks like peeling, trimming, and slicing small fruits and vegetables. Its sharp Damascus steel blade is stain-resistant and features a hammered finish to prevent sticking. 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This versatile kitchen tool, often called a peeling knife, features a medium-sized blade that effortlessly handles both small and large culinary tasks. With its razor-sharp edge, it excels at intricately carving and styling fruits and vegetables, creating stunning presentations that elevate any dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeticulously crafted from high-quality White Steel #2 with a hardness of 63-64 HRC, this knife showcases a distinctive Black-Forged Kurouchi finish, adding character and rustic charm. The unique carbonized coating enhances durability and visual appeal. Complemented by a handcrafted octagonal camphor handle with a Water Buffalo horn bolster, it offers both elegance and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour essential kitchen companion, the Yoshihiro Mazaki Paring knife transforms everyday tasks into extraordinary experiences. Ideal for peeling, trimming, and slicing, it performs seamlessly where larger chef's knives may fall short. 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