The Dalstrong Gladiator Series paring knife is a master of precision, with a small narrow blade that 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, mincing, and peeling fruits and vegetables; slicing shallots, herbs, or a clove of garlic; detailed, controlled cutting, such as cutting shapes or vents into the dough; and scoring patterns and designs on surfaces of food