Can I sharpen this knife at home?

Yes. X50CrMoV15 steel sharpens easily with a whetstone, honing steel, or pull-through sharpener. The fifteen-degree bevel angle is typical for European knives and straightforward to maintain.

Is the handle dishwasher safe?

No. The heat-treated beech handle should be hand washed and dried immediately. Prolonged exposure to water or heat will dry out the wood and may cause cracking.

What does Second Chance mean for this knife?

Second Chance items may have minor cosmetic imperfections such as scratches or discoloration, and the packaging may be missing or damaged. The knife is fully functional and covered by the manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty, but it is sold as final sale with no returns or exchanges.

What is a full tang and why does it matter?

A full tang means the steel blade extends the entire length of the handle. This distributes weight evenly front to back, giving you better balance and control during detail work compared to partial-tang knives where the blade stops partway through the handle.

How do I care for the beech handle?

Wash and dry the knife by hand after each use. Apply food-safe mineral oil or beeswax to the handle every few months to prevent the wood from drying out and cracking. Avoid soaking or leaving it wet.

Second Chance | Professional Paring Knife 3" Les Forgés 1890

Lifetime warranty

The 3-second version

Hot-forged X50CrMoV15 steel sharpens easily at home and holds an edge
Full tang extends through the handle for balanced control
Fifteen-degree bevel angle cuts cleanly without crushing
Cosmetic imperfections possible
Final sale—no returns or exchanges
Wood handle needs occasional oiling

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Forged paring knife with balanced full tang and beechwood handle

Most paring knives at this price point use stamped blades that flex during detail work and lose their edge quickly. Hot forging creates a thicker spine and tighter grain structure, so this knife stays rigid when you press the tip into a cutting board and sharpens back to keen without sending it out. The full tang is rare in a paring knife and turns trimming tasks into controlled movements rather than balancing acts. If you've struggled with stamped blades that wander or flex, the forged construction makes the difference you feel in your first cut.

Good gift when

People who sharpen their own knives and want a blade that responds
Cooks who prep small ingredients and value control over reach
Anyone building a European-style knife set with consistent construction
Home cooks who prefer wood handles that develop character

Skip it if This is a second-chance item with possible cosmetic imperfections and missing or damaged packaging, sold as final sale with no returns or exchanges.

Specs

Blade Length: 3 inches
Steel Type: X50CrMoV15
Rockwell Hardness: 57–59 HRC
Bevel Angle: 15° each side
Construction: Hot-forged, full tang
Handle Material: Heat-treated beech wood
Country of Origin: France
Condition: Second Chance (minor cosmetic imperfections possible)
Warranty: Limited lifetime

What's included

Professional Paring Knife 3" Les Forgés 1890

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The details

This three-inch paring knife brings hot-forged construction to everyday kitchen tasks. The blade is formed from X50CrMoV15 steel, a European alloy that sharpens easily and retains its edge through repeated use. The full tang runs the length of the handle, putting the weight exactly where your hand rests and giving you control whether you're trimming silverskin, peeling citrus, or deveining shrimp.

The fifteen-degree bevel angle on each side of the blade produces a relatively acute cutting edge that slices cleanly through delicate ingredients without crushing them. Heat treatment brings the hardness to between 57 and 59 on the Rockwell scale, a range that balances edge retention with the ability to resharpen at home using a whetstone or honing steel.

The handle is heat-treated beech, a European hardwood chosen for its water resistance and comfortable grip. Because the wood is heat-treated rather than sealed with plastic or resin, it stays grippy even when wet and develops a patina that reflects how you hold it. The full tang provides balance front to back, so the blade doesn't feel tip-heavy during detail work.

This knife suits tasks where precision matters more than reach: hulling strawberries, cutting out blemishes, segmenting citrus, trimming stems, or scoring pastry. The short blade gives you visibility and control, and the forged construction means the spine is thick enough to press against with your finger without discomfort during close work. The beechwood handle requires occasional oiling to prevent drying, but no special care beyond hand washing and drying before storage.

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Second Chance | Professional Paring Knife 3" Les Forgés 1890

Hot-forged European steel blade sharpens easily and maintains a keen edge

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The 3-second version

Hot-forged X50CrMoV15 steel sharpens easily at home and holds an edge
Full tang extends through the handle for balanced control
Fifteen-degree bevel angle cuts cleanly without crushing
Cosmetic imperfections possible
Final sale—no returns or exchanges
Wood handle needs occasional oiling

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Questions

Can I sharpen this knife at home?: Yes. X50CrMoV15 steel sharpens easily with a whetstone, honing steel, or pull-through sharpener. The fifteen-degree bevel angle is typical for European knives and straightforward to maintain.
Is the handle dishwasher safe?: No. The heat-treated beech handle should be hand washed and dried immediately. Prolonged exposure to water or heat will dry out the wood and may cause cracking.
What does Second Chance mean for this knife?: Second Chance items may have minor cosmetic imperfections such as scratches or discoloration, and the packaging may be missing or damaged. The knife is fully functional and covered by the manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty, but it is sold as final sale with no returns or exchanges.
What is a full tang and why does it matter?: A full tang means the steel blade extends the entire length of the handle. This distributes weight evenly front to back, giving you better balance and control during detail work compared to partial-tang knives where the blade stops partway through the handle.
How do I care for the beech handle?: Wash and dry the knife by hand after each use. Apply food-safe mineral oil or beeswax to the handle every few months to prevent the wood from drying out and cracking. Avoid soaking or leaving it wet.