Crestware KN102 3-1/2 Inch Forged Paring Knife with Santoprene Handle

Crestware  |  MFG #: KN102  |  Item #: 754719
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  • High carbon steel blade for edge retention
  • Forged construction ensures durability and balance
  • Ergonomic santoprene handle reduces fatigue
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The Crestware KN102 Elite Pro Paring Knife 3-1/2" Forged is a professional-grade kitchen tool designed for precision peeling, trimming, and detailing tasks within commercial foodservice environments. Constructed with a high carbon German molybdenum vanadium steel blade, the knife offers exceptional edge retention and durability tailored for intensive culinary use. Its forged style enhances blade strength and balance, while the ergonomic santoprene handle provides a soft grip for extended periods, minimizing fatigue during repetitive cuts. This paring knife is optimized for applications requiring precise control and sharpness, making it an essential component of high-volume culinary operations demanding reliable, restaurant-ready performance.

The Crestware KN102 Elite Pro Paring Knife combines forged construction, high carbon steel, and ergonomic design to ensure durability, precision, and comfort for commercial chefs. It excels in detailed prep work, with a blade length of 3-1/2 inches, featuring a spear point to facilitate piercing and intricate cuts. Its stainless steel blade resists corrosion, and the soft grip santoprene handle ensures a secure hold, even during prolonged use. Designed for easy maintenance, the knife withstands frequent cleaning and heavy use, integrating seamlessly into busy kitchen workflows for optimal efficiency.

Best suited for high-volume kitchen prep, bakerymise, and delicate fruit and vegetable peeling.

The Crestware KN102 Elite Pro Paring Knife features a 3-inch forged high-carbon German molybdenum vanadium steel blade, delivering superior edge retention and corrosion resistance. It weighs approximately 0.17 pounds, with an ergonomic santoprene handle designed for comfort and safety during extended use. The knife’s style is forged, providing added strength and balance, while the handle material ensures a secure grip. It is suitable for frequent cleaning without degradation in performance. The blade's spear point design facilitates precision piercing and intricate cuts, making it well-suited for detailed prep tasks in busy commercial kitchens. The knife is extensively used in restaurant kitchens, bakery prep stations, and culinary laboratories where high performance and durability are required.

Usage scenario: Suitable for prep stations requiring precise peeling and trimming

Maintenance: Dishwasher safe, easy to sharpen and clean

Design traits: Lightweight and balanced for chef comfort

Installation & Maintenance: Handwash recommended, blade resists corrosion, ergonomic grip minimizes fatigue

Operational requirements: No electrical or plumbing setup necessary for use

A commercial paring knife is a compact, precision-edged culinary tool used for detailed prep work such as peeling, trimming, and shaping fruits and vegetables in professional kitchens. Designed for high-volume workflow, the Crestware KN102 Elite Pro Paring Knife features a forged high carbon steel blade that provides exceptional sharpness and durability, ideal for intricate tasks in restaurant, bakery, or catering operations. Its spear point configuration facilitates piercing and delicate cuts, making it suitable for use in various food preparation stations where precise control is critical. Typically installed in prep areas or culinary stations, it supports detailed and efficient food assembly during busy service periods.

Designed for reliable precision and durability, the Crestware KN102 Elite Pro Paring Knife is ideal for high-volume kitchens, offering forged steel craftsmanship, ergonomic comfort, and versatile application for detailed prep work, making it a staple in professional culinary environments where efficiency and cutting accuracy are paramount.

Why choose the Crestware KN102 Elite Pro Paring Knife over comparable models lies in its forged high-carbon steel construction, ergonomic handle, and precision spear point design, providing superior edge retention and control. Its durable stainless steel blade resists corrosion, while the soft grip santoprene handle enhances comfort during extended use. This knife’s robust build quality supports rigorous commercial kitchen demands, ensuring consistent, reliable performance that elevates food preparation efficiency and safety in professional environments.

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The Crestware KN102 Elite Pro Paring Knife 3-1/2" Forged is a professional-grade kitchen tool designed for precision peeling, trimming, and detailing tasks within commercial foodservice environments. Constructed with a high carbon German molybdenum vanadium steel blade, the knife offers exceptional edge retention and durability tailored for intensive culinary use. Its forged style enhances blade strength and balance, while the ergonomic santoprene handle provides a soft grip for extended periods, minimizing fatigue during repetitive cuts. This paring knife is optimized for applications requiring precise control and sharpness, making it an essential component of high-volume culinary operations demanding reliable, restaurant-ready performance.

Top Crestware KN102 Features

The Crestware KN102 Elite Pro Paring Knife combines forged construction, high carbon steel, and ergonomic design to ensure durability, precision, and comfort for commercial chefs. It excels in detailed prep work, with a blade length of 3-1/2 inches, featuring a spear point to facilitate piercing and intricate cuts. Its stainless steel blade resists corrosion, and the soft grip santoprene handle ensures a secure hold, even during prolonged use. Designed for easy maintenance, the knife withstands frequent cleaning and heavy use, integrating seamlessly into busy kitchen workflows for optimal efficiency.

  • Precision cutting: 3-1/2" forged high carbon steel blade
  • Enhanced durability: German molybdenum vanadium steel composition
  • Ergonomic handling: Soft grip santoprene for fatigue reduction
  • Easy maintenance: Material resists corrosion and cleans easily
  • Versatile application: Ideal for detailed prep and garnishing tasks

Best suited for high-volume kitchen prep, bakerymise, and delicate fruit and vegetable peeling.

KN102 Technical Specs

The Crestware KN102 Elite Pro Paring Knife features a 3-inch forged high-carbon German molybdenum vanadium steel blade, delivering superior edge retention and corrosion resistance. It weighs approximately 0.17 pounds, with an ergonomic santoprene handle designed for comfort and safety during extended use. The knife’s style is forged, providing added strength and balance, while the handle material ensures a secure grip. It is suitable for frequent cleaning without degradation in performance. The blade's spear point design facilitates precision piercing and intricate cuts, making it well-suited for detailed prep tasks in busy commercial kitchens. The knife is extensively used in restaurant kitchens, bakery prep stations, and culinary laboratories where high performance and durability are required.

  • Blade Length: 3-1/2 inches
  • Material: High carbon German molybdenum vanadium steel
  • Weight: 0.17 lbs
  • Handle Material: Santoprene soft grip plastic
  • Construction: Forged style for strength and balance
  • Cleaning Compatibility: Resistant to frequent washdowns and sanitizing

Usage scenario: Suitable for prep stations requiring precise peeling and trimming

Maintenance: Dishwasher safe, easy to sharpen and clean

Design traits: Lightweight and balanced for chef comfort

Installation & Maintenance: Handwash recommended, blade resists corrosion, ergonomic grip minimizes fatigue

Operational requirements: No electrical or plumbing setup necessary for use

What is a commercial paring knife?

A commercial paring knife is a compact, precision-edged culinary tool used for detailed prep work such as peeling, trimming, and shaping fruits and vegetables in professional kitchens. Designed for high-volume workflow, the Crestware KN102 Elite Pro Paring Knife features a forged high carbon steel blade that provides exceptional sharpness and durability, ideal for intricate tasks in restaurant, bakery, or catering operations. Its spear point configuration facilitates piercing and delicate cuts, making it suitable for use in various food preparation stations where precise control is critical. Typically installed in prep areas or culinary stations, it supports detailed and efficient food assembly during busy service periods.

Top commercial paring knives for high-volume foodservice settings

Designed for reliable precision and durability, the Crestware KN102 Elite Pro Paring Knife is ideal for high-volume kitchens, offering forged steel craftsmanship, ergonomic comfort, and versatile application for detailed prep work,
making it a staple in professional culinary environments where efficiency and cutting accuracy are paramount.

  • Operation type — moderate throughput food prep stations
  • Kitchen setting — commercial restaurant kitchens and bakeries
  • Foodservice category — professional culinary preparation
  • Workload qualifier — consistent daily use in busy kitchens
  • Use case — precision peeling, trimming, garnishing

Why Choose Crestware KN102 Elite Pro Paring Knife

Why choose the Crestware KN102 Elite Pro Paring Knife over comparable models lies in its forged high-carbon steel construction, ergonomic handle, and precision spear point design, providing superior edge retention and control. Its durable stainless steel blade resists corrosion, while the soft grip santoprene handle enhances comfort during extended use. This knife’s robust build quality supports rigorous commercial kitchen demands, ensuring consistent, reliable performance that elevates food preparation efficiency and safety in professional environments.

  • Self-contained and corrosion-resistant construction enhances longevity
  • Forged blade for superior strength and balance
  • Ergonomic handle reduces fatigue during repetitive tasks
  • Designed for easy cleaning and maintenance
  • Optimized for detailed prep in restaurant and bakery kitchens

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Crestware KN102 3-1/2 Inch Forged Paring Knife with Santoprene Handle

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