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Global Spear Paring Knife and Glestain Santoku

6+ years

I think of this Global Spear Paring Knife as the extension of my index finger—the sharpness and thinness of the blade gives it a dexterous quality. It's perfect for peeling, slicing small fruits, deveining shrimp, and more. The blade is seamlessly connected to the handle which makes it feel incredibly clean.

I bought my Glestain Santoku on a trip to Tokyu Hands in Tokyo. The indents in the blade keep sticky foods like garlic from clinging. It's a pleasure to hold, and I love the way it looks. It's an everyday cooking kind of knife, particularly great for my vegetable-heavy diet.

Global Spear Paring Knife, Sur La Table, $68.00

Glestain Santoku, Korin, $123.50

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Comments (5)

by ALETHEA on 2011-04-19

My fiancee's mother still uses her Le Creuset pots and pans, including the round French oven. Even after 40 years.

by GANDA on 2011-04-19

@Alethea, that's amazing. I really want an oval one, too; I covet the citrus color.

by ROCKAHOLIC on 2011-04-29

If you are lucky enough to live near a Homegoods store, check their kitchen area regularly. They often get Le Creuset cast iron and stoneware and sell it at 40-50% off of regular store prices. 7 qt Dutch oven = $159.99!!! They do not sell online, and are affiliated with TJ Maxx and Marshalls.