The Dalstrong Gladiator Series paring knife is a master of precision, with a small narrow blade which tapers to a point. It is as essential to any professional and home cook as the chefs knife and nearly just as versatile. This paring knife is great for coring, minincing and peeling fruits and vegetables; slicing shallots, herbs or cloves of garlic; detailed, controlled cutting, such as cutting shapes or vents into dough; and scoring patterns and designs on surfaces of food.