{"product_id":"messermeister-schilmes-custom-9cm","title":"Messermeister Paring Knife Custom 9 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good paring knife may seem small, but its impact in the kitchen is greater than you think. With the \u003cstrong\u003eMessermeister Paring Knife Custom 9 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, you work quickly, precisely, and - it may sound strange - with pleasure. This knife is made in Solingen, features a stonewashed blade of German X50 steel, and has a handle that you can fully customise to your taste. This knife not only fits perfectly in your hand, but it also matches your style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this paring knife deserves a place in your kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharp and precise\u003c\/strong\u003e - A 9 cm blade with a hand-finished edge of 15 degrees; you have control, the knife does the rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely yours\u003c\/strong\u003e - Swap the handle scales and Torx screws to give the knife your own look - from rugged Barnwood to vibrant Indigo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStonewashed finish\u003c\/strong\u003e - Scratches and small signs of use are hardly noticeable, so the knife still looks good after years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThin peeling, minimal waste\u003c\/strong\u003e - Potatoes, apples, kiwis: you peel thinly and precisely, so as little as possible is wasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e - Messermeister stands behind every knife with their Knife for Life guarantee against material and manufacturing defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Solingen\u003c\/strong\u003e - Full tang construction and craftsmanship from Germany's knife city; you can taste it in every cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA knife that fits you - literally\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCustom series from Messermeister\u003c\/strong\u003e is built on a simple but clever idea: a knife should not only cut well, it should also fit you. The standard handle scales are made from recycled canvas with natural resin - sturdy, warm in the hand, and with a pleasant grip. But if you want something more personal? Then choose interchangeable handle scales in Barnwood, Driftwood, Indigo, Russet, or Terra, combined with screws in copper, black, or silver. With a few turns of the Torx screws, you can give the knife a completely different look. Cooking becomes a bit of a statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is secured with interchangeable Torx screws - strong enough for daily use, but easy to change whenever you want. This is a knife that can grow with you: today minimalistic in black and silver, tomorrow warm and rustic in Barnwood. You decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe blade: German craftsmanship from Solingen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9 cm blade of this paring knife is made from \u003cstrong\u003eGerman X50 steel (1.4116)\u003c\/strong\u003e, cold-rolled and hardened to 57-58 HRC. That sounds technical, but what it means in practice is this: the knife retains its sharpness for a long time, is easy to sharpen, and has just the right balance between hardness and flexibility. The edge is hand-finished at 15 degrees - sharper than many European kitchen knives - which you notice as soon as you pick up the first potato or pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003estonewashed finish\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than a style choice. The cold-rolled steel gets a matte, speckled texture through the stonewash process, making small scratches and signs of use blend into the finish. This knife still looks good after peeling a hundred times - not because it isn't used, but because it is made for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full tang construction ensures perfect balance: the steel extends into the handle, making the knife feel stable and giving you control in your hand - literally and figuratively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare: how to make this knife last a lifetime\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand wash\u003c\/strong\u003e - Wash the knife after use with warm water and a mild dish soap and dry it immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot dishwasher safe\u003c\/strong\u003e - Heat and aggressive agents dull the edge and damage the handle. A quick hand wash is really no trouble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean immediately after acidic products\u003c\/strong\u003e - Tomato, citrus, vinegar: clean the blade immediately after cutting, so the steel is not affected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse a wooden or plastic cutting board\u003c\/strong\u003e - Glass or ceramic will ruin the edge; a good board keeps the knife sharper for longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it sharp\u003c\/strong\u003e - Use a honing steel or sharpening stone regularly. A sharp knife works safer and better than a dull one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eCookinglife Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the fruit or vegetable firmly in your hand and pull the knife towards you with your thumb as support. This way, you peel safely, thinly, and with much more control than when cutting away from yourself. Try it with a potato or apple and you'll immediately understand why this is the classic technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paring knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 mm (9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 201 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade material:\u003c\/strong\u003e German X50 steel (1.4116), stonewashed, cold-rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recycled canvas with natural resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stonewashed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57-58 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening method:\u003c\/strong\u003e European\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-finished at 15 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver, Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e No - hand wash recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime (Knife for Life - against material and manufacturing defects)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany (Solingen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Messermeister\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eParing Knife 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the paring knife you won't think about until you've used it once - and then you'll never want anything else. 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