Mercer Culinary M23903 3 Inch Knife Japanese Steel Polypropylene Handle Paring Knife

Mercer Culinary  |  MFG #: M23903  |  Item #: 432370
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  • High carbon Japanese steel blades ensure sharpness
  • Stamped construction resists wear and maintains edge
  • Polypropylene handles with Santoprene® enhance grip
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The Mercer Culinary M23903 Millennia® Paring Knives 3" Stamped is a professional-grade precision paring knife designed for commercial foodservice environments. Crafted from high carbon Japanese steel, this 3-inch stamped blade provides superior sharpness and edge retention for detailed prep work. The polypropylene handle, reinforced with Santoprene® at finger points, offers enhanced grip and safety during intricate cutting tasks. Packaged in a carded set of three knives, each unit is heat-sealed with detailed graphics, making it suitable for high-volume kitchens requiring reliable, sharp tools that facilitate precise peeling, trimming, and garnishing. This paring knife integrates seamlessly into commercial kitchen workflows for efficient, detailed food preparation.

The Mercer Culinary M23903 paring knives are designed for professional precision in commercial foodservice. Their high carbon Japanese steel blades deliver durable, razor-sharp edges ideal for detailed prep tasks. The handles feature polypropylene construction with Santoprene® at key grip points, ensuring safety and comfort during extended use. Perfect for detailed peeling, trimming, and garnishing, these knives enhance workflow efficiency in high-volume kitchens requiring reliable and easy-to-maintain tools.

Ideal for professional kitchens requiring dependable, detailed prep tools

The Mercer Culinary M23903 paring knives feature a stamped construction using high carbon Japanese steel for superior edge retention and durability. Each knife has a 3-inch blade that is lightweight, weighing 0.25 lbs, making repetitive detailed cuts less fatiguing. Constructed with polypropylene handles reinforced with Santoprene® at grip points, these knives provide excellent handling and safety. The heat-sealed packaging ensures sanitation and storage efficiency, suitable for high-volume food prep in busy restaurant kitchens. Designed without certifications but emphasizing performance and safety, these knives perform well in precision tasks like peeling and trimming. The product dimensions are compact for easy maneuverability, and they are built to withstand restaurant environment cleaning protocols without damage.

Electrical Requirements: Not applicable

Construction & Finish: Stamped high carbon steel blades, polypropylene handles with Santoprene®

Dimensions: Each knife measures 3 inches in blade length, handle length not specified

Temperature Resistance: Handles designed for standard kitchen cleaning temperatures, no heat-sensitive components

Food Safety: Made from materials compatible with food prep, easy to sanitize, no antimicrobial coating specified

Usage Compatibility: Handheld, suitable for peeling, trimming, garnishing tasks in professional kitchens

A commercial paring knife is a precision cutting tool designed for detailed food preparation tasks in high-volume kitchens. Typically with a small, sharp blade made from high-quality materials such as Japanese steel, it allows for peeling, trimming, and garnishing. The Mercer Culinary M23903 Millennia® Paring Knives 3" Stamped is equipped with a durable high carbon steel blade and an ergonomic handle, installed in professional kitchens for meticulous prep tasks like peeling fruits and vegetables or preparing garnishes. This type of knife is best used in restaurant kitchens, catering operations, and food prep stations requiring fine, controlled cuts for presentation and efficiency.

Designed for detailed prep in busy kitchens, the Mercer Culinary M23903 paring knives offer precise cutting, durability, and ergonomic handling, suitable for restaurant, catering, and institutional use. The quality Japanese steel and compact design make them ideal for professional food preparation tasks requiring accuracy and efficiency in high-volume environments.

Compared to standard paring knives, the Mercer Culinary M23903 combines high carbon Japanese steel blades with a user-friendly handle design, delivering exceptional edge retention and grip in demanding kitchens. This model's stamped construction ensures ease of maintenance and a lightweight profile, optimizing workflow especially in fast-paced food prep stations where precision and durability are paramount.

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The Mercer Culinary M23903 Millennia® Paring Knives 3" Stamped is a professional-grade precision paring knife designed for commercial foodservice environments. Crafted from high carbon Japanese steel, this 3-inch stamped blade provides superior sharpness and edge retention for detailed prep work. The polypropylene handle, reinforced with Santoprene® at finger points, offers enhanced grip and safety during intricate cutting tasks. Packaged in a carded set of three knives, each unit is heat-sealed with detailed graphics, making it suitable for high-volume kitchens requiring reliable, sharp tools that facilitate precise peeling, trimming, and garnishing. This paring knife integrates seamlessly into commercial kitchen workflows for efficient, detailed food preparation.

Top Mercer Culinary M23903 Millennia® Paring Knives 3" Stamped Features

The Mercer Culinary M23903 paring knives are designed for professional precision in commercial foodservice. Their high carbon Japanese steel blades deliver durable, razor-sharp edges ideal for detailed prep tasks. The handles feature polypropylene construction with Santoprene® at key grip points, ensuring safety and comfort during extended use. Perfect for detailed peeling, trimming, and garnishing, these knives enhance workflow efficiency in high-volume kitchens requiring reliable and easy-to-maintain tools.

  • Precision sharpness: High carbon Japanese steel blades for fine cuts and peeling
  • Durability: Stamped construction resists wear, maintains edge integrity
  • Ergonomic design: Polypropylene handles with Santoprene® grip at finger points for comfort
  • Ease of maintenance: Heat-sealed packaging for sanitation, simple cleaning routines
  • Optimal fit: 3" blade length suited for precise detailed prep work in demanding kitchen environments

Ideal for professional kitchens requiring dependable, detailed prep tools

Mercer Culinary M23903 Technical Specs

The Mercer Culinary M23903 paring knives feature a stamped construction using high carbon Japanese steel for superior edge retention and durability. Each knife has a 3-inch blade that is lightweight, weighing 0.25 lbs, making repetitive detailed cuts less fatiguing. Constructed with polypropylene handles reinforced with Santoprene® at grip points, these knives provide excellent handling and safety. The heat-sealed packaging ensures sanitation and storage efficiency, suitable for high-volume food prep in busy restaurant kitchens. Designed without certifications but emphasizing performance and safety, these knives perform well in precision tasks like peeling and trimming. The product dimensions are compact for easy maneuverability, and they are built to withstand restaurant environment cleaning protocols without damage.

  • Blade Material and Length: High carbon Japanese steel, 3-inch stamped blade
  • Weight and Dimensions: 0.25 lbs per knife, compact size for detailed prep
  • Handle Material: Polypropylene with Santoprene® at finger points for ergonomic grip
  • Packaging and Sanitation: Heat-sealed, carded pack of 3 knives for hygiene and storage
  • Operational Range: Suitable for continuous use in professional kitchens, with ease of cleaning and maintenance

Electrical Requirements: Not applicable

Construction & Finish: Stamped high carbon steel blades, polypropylene handles with Santoprene®

Dimensions: Each knife measures 3 inches in blade length, handle length not specified

Temperature Resistance: Handles designed for standard kitchen cleaning temperatures, no heat-sensitive components

Food Safety: Made from materials compatible with food prep, easy to sanitize, no antimicrobial coating specified

Usage Compatibility: Handheld, suitable for peeling, trimming, garnishing tasks in professional kitchens

  • Proper Storage: Keep in a knife rack or drawer for blade safety and longevity
  • Cleaning Routine: Hand wash recommended for blade integrity
  • Handling: Use with care to maintain edge and handle durability
  • Workflow Integration: Fits into prep stations for detailed garnishing and trimming
  • Compatibility: Suitable for high-output commercial kitchen environments

What is a commercial paring knife?

A commercial paring knife is a precision cutting tool designed for detailed food preparation tasks in high-volume kitchens. Typically with a small, sharp blade made from high-quality materials such as Japanese steel, it allows for peeling, trimming, and garnishing. The Mercer Culinary M23903 Millennia® Paring Knives 3" Stamped is equipped with a durable high carbon steel blade and an ergonomic handle, installed in professional kitchens for meticulous prep tasks like peeling fruits and vegetables or preparing garnishes. This type of knife is best used in restaurant kitchens, catering operations, and food prep stations requiring fine, controlled cuts for presentation and efficiency.

Top commercial paring knives for foodservice settings

Designed for detailed prep in busy kitchens, the Mercer Culinary M23903 paring knives offer precise cutting, durability, and ergonomic handling, suitable for restaurant, catering, and institutional use. The quality Japanese steel and compact design make them ideal for professional food preparation tasks requiring accuracy and efficiency in high-volume environments.

  • Operation type — high-volume restaurant prep stations
  • Kitchen setting — commercial kitchens with moderate throughput
  • Foodservice category — professional knife tools for precise cuts
  • Workload qualifier — steady daily use for peeling and trimming
  • Use case — efficient detailed garnishing and fruit/vegetable prep

Why Choose Mercer Culinary M23903 ?

Compared to standard paring knives, the Mercer Culinary M23903 combines high carbon Japanese steel blades with a user-friendly handle design, delivering exceptional edge retention and grip in demanding kitchens. This model's stamped construction ensures ease of maintenance and a lightweight profile, optimizing workflow especially in fast-paced food prep stations where precision and durability are paramount.

  • Compact footprint: 3-inch blade for precise, controlled cuts
  • Material quality: High carbon Japanese steel for long-lasting sharpness
  • Design advantage: Ergonomic handle with Santoprene® for safety and comfort
  • Hygienic packaging: Heat-sealed for sanitation and easy storage
  • Performance focus: Ideal for restaurant-ready food prep tasks requiring finesse

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Mercer Culinary M23903 Millennia® Paring Knives 3" Stamped
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Mercer Culinary M23903 3 Inch Knife Japanese Steel Polypropylene Handle Paring Knife

$15.88 $33.80

Mercer Culinary, M23903, Millennia® Paring Knives, 3", stamped, high carbon, Japanese steel, polypropylene handle with Santoprene® at finger points for extra grip, heat sealed with graphics card (carded pack of 3 knives, 12 packs per case)