Regular Paring

HANDLE COLOR
Silver (R101)
Black (W201)

Silver Aluminum Handle (R101)
Black Resin Handle (W201)

3¼” blade 6¾” overall

This is our all-time best seller. The perfect size for cutting delicate fruits and removing seeds from vegetables, but tough enough to split baby back ribs.

We’re so confident in our 100% Made in the USA products, we back them with Rada's Lifetime Guarantee. With our guarantee, Rada Mfg. Co. will replace any product manufactured by our company returned to us due to defects in material or workmanship.

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What is the Regular Paring Knife? How does it compare to other paring knives?

The Regular Paring Knife is our all-time best-selling knife, cherished by cooks all across America for its ideal size and multitude of uses. While the non-serrated blade of our Regular Paring Knife glides through food with smooth cuts, our Serrated Regular Paring Knife allows the cook to use a sawing motion.

What about the quality of Rada blades?

The hand-sharpened, razor-sharp edge of our surgical-quality, T420 high-carbon stainless steel blade ensures the durability of our knives. This specialized construction allows for easy at-home sharpening of smooth blades with Rada’s Quick Edge Knife Sharpener.

Why do I need a Regular Paring Knife?

Often the most-used knife in the house, the size of the Regular Paring Knife is ideal for nearly any type of food prep. Use it to easily peel and cut fruit for cobblers and crisps, remove those eye-blistering seeds from jalapeños, and separate baby back ribs.

What handle styles are available?

This knife has two handle options. The silver handle is made from permanently cast silver brushed aluminum and has a satin finish. The black handle is constructed from black stainless steel resin. Both fit beautifully into any kitchen décor.

What knives do I need?

If you’re just getting started and don’t know what to choose, pick a paring knife, a serrated knife, and either a cook’s knife, utility knife, or chef’s knife – you can do a lot with those three. After you’ve mastered these knives, build on your collection.

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING GIFT SETS

The Starter Set
This seven-piece Starter Set includes a little bit of everything—perfect for giving a kitchen high-quality multi-functionality and great taste. Whether purchasing as a gift or for your own home, this set will pare, peel, and slice through any food in the house. Put it to the test and see why this is one of our best-selling gift sets.
Housewarming Set
The key to a happy home is Rada’s Housewarming Gift Set. These three incredible knives—Regular Paring Knife, Utility/Steak Knife, and Slicer—will create the firm foundation needed for every kitchen and cutting task.
Wedding Register Set
If wedding bells are ringing for someone you know, Rada’s Wedding Register Set will make them a happy couple indeed! Our four-piece knife set is on point with our Regular Paring, Utility/Steak, Stubby Butcher, and Slicer knives—all designed to last a lifetime.
Prepare Then Carve Set
With our Prepare Then Carve Set, the recipient will master the art of meat carving and look like a pro while doing it! This four-piece set comes with three knives—Regular Paring, Utility/Steak, and Slicer—and a Carving Fork.This combination of utensils creates a deluxe set that gives the recipient everything they need for carving and serving.
All-Star Paring Set
Knock it out of the park with our All-Star Paring Gift Set, which includes the complete lineup of Rada’s MVP paring knives—six knives in all! From our smallest, Granny Paring, to our largest, Super Parer, and everything in between—Peeling Paring, Regular Paring, Serrated Regular Paring, and Heavy Duty Paring. Anybody would love these outstanding performers.
Paring Knives Galore Set
The Paring Knives Galore Set is a versatile three-piece set. A Rada best seller — it is ready to take on all the fruits and veggies you can handle. In three various-sized lengths, the knives in this set allow the recipient to pare dozens of apples for block party pies, trim chicken breasts headed for the grill, and prep vegetables or create detailed flourishes for a veggie tray. For function and style, you can’t go wrong with this set. Give it a try and see why folks are falling in love with these three knives.
Peel, Pare & Slice Set
Rada's Peel, Pare & Slice Set includes the best of the best of Rada products. New and experienced cooks alike will love the perfect combination of tools that feature form, function, and impeccable good looks, all tucked inside an attractive gift box.
Essential Oak Block Gift Set
The eight-piece Essential Oak Block Set includes an Essential Oak Block and seven of the most useful larger knives available—Slicer, Cook’s Knife, 6ʺ Bread Knife, Tomato Slicer, Super Parer, Cook’s Utility, and Regular Paring Knife. The empty slots remaining give you the freedom to purchase six smaller knives of your choice to round out your set.

Product Specifications

BLADE LENGTH 3¼"

TOTAL LENGTH 6¾"

BLADE MATERIAL Surgical-Quality,
T420 High-Carbon Stainless Steel

BLACK HANDLE MATERIAL Molded Resin

SILVER HANDLE MATERIAL Cast Aluminum

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION USA

PRODUCT WARRANTY The Lifetime Guarantee

Ready to Last a Lifetime

  • A dull knife is a dangerous knife! Keep your blades sharp. When Rada’s high-quality non-serrated blades need sharpening, there’s no need for a professional knife-sharpening service. You can do it yourself in a matter of seconds with the modest but oh-so incredibly effective Quick Edge Knife Sharpener.

  • Rada recommends hand washing all fine cutlery. Hand washing prevents microscopic dings on a knife blade’s cutting edge, eliminates the harsh environment created by a dishwasher’s high temperatures and abrasive detergents that will negatively affect its handle, and ultimately extends the life of the knife.

    While Rada’s black handle knives and utensils are more dishwasher tolerant than the silver handles, hand washing is still recommended.

    It boils down to this: When knives last a lifetime like Rada Cutlery knives do, you want them to remain in tip-top condition so you can enjoy them for a lifetime.

  • Since 1948, Rada Cutlery has been crafting knives that stand the test of time. The hand-sharpened, razor-sharp edge of the surgical-quality, T420 high-carbon stainless steel blade ensures that durability reaches our customers...for a lifetime of use.

    Every one of our products is handcrafted in the heart of the USA, with materials only from America. Our strong heritage and Midwest values assure dependability you can believe in and sharp good looks you’ll be proud to have in your home.

    Outstanding knives. Exceptional value. That’s the Rada way.

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FAQs

What are the three handle styles?

Silver. Our silver permanently cast solid brushed aluminum handles with a satin finish were the “originals,” dating back to post-WWII (1948), when manufacturing of non-war-related products began in earnest

Black. Our black handles are made from stainless steel resin and were introduced in 2007 to offer more choices to our customers. This handle is also more tolerant of dishwashers.

Anthem Wave. In 2019, another black handle was introduced. Called Anthem Wave, it has an ergonomic grip and is slightly longer and larger than our other handles, great for people who prefer a bigger handle.

What’s the best way to care for Rada cutlery?

The best way to care for all fine cutlery is to hand wash and then dry immediately. Hand washing eliminates the harsh environment created by a dishwasher’s high temperatures and abrasive detergents, prevents microscopic dings on the blades’ cutting edge, and helps protect your knives from corrosion, ultimately extending the life of their finish. Caring for your knives properly assures they’ll remain sharp and in great condition for a lifetime of use

What makes Rada knives so special?

Every Rada Cutlery product is 100% American made, from raw materials through construction. Always have been; always will be.

Our knives are crafted with surgical-quality high-carbon stainless steel and hand sharpened, giving every Rada knife a razor-sharp edge.

All non-serrated Rada knives can be easily resharpened when needed, to achieve a like-new blade again and again.

Every product manufactured by Rada Mfg. Co. is GUARANTEED FOR LIFE from defects in material or workmanship. Our craftsmanship is topnotch, meaning you’ll probably never need this guarantee, but if you do, we’ll be here for you to honor our promise.

Our products last. Families often pass their knives from generation to generation. The low price you’ll pay for that kind of quality is remarkable!

Can this product be used with both hands?

Hooray! All Rada knives (as well as the Quick Edge Knife Sharpener) and utensils can be used by either right- or left-handed users equally well. Our Cheese Knife has special features designed to work its best when held in the right hand. However, customers have told us they use the knife with their left hand without issue.

Every serrated Rada knife and “cutting utensil” is made using the BEST type of serration for its intended purpose. Non-serrated blades are hollow ground on both sides for ultimate cutting and slicing.

How is the Quick Edge Sharpener used?

Simply grip the sharpener’s durable nylon base at the end furthest from the wheels with one hand and pull a knife blade between the wheels of the sharpener at a slight upward angle using the other hand; repeat four to six times. This works equally well whether you hold the sharpener with your left hand (logo is facing you for “righties”) or with your right hand (logo is facing away from you for “lefties”). Now, carefully wipe off the blade to remove any metal shavings and you’re done!

The secret is in the Quick Edge Knife Sharpener’s dual steel wheels, which intersect to sharpen both sides of a knife blade at the same time. The specially hardened, high-carbon stainless wheels ensure that blades reach their sharpest point with only a few passes

Why Rada?

Rada Mfg. Co. has been manufacturing cutlery in the Midwest since 1948, selling more than 170 million knives since that time. Every product is 100% made in the USA, from raw materials all the way through construction.

We started out in a small facility producing just six products and three gift sets, several of which are still in production today. We’ve come a long way since then and offer 125+ products from knives, utensils, and gift sets to kitchen tools, food mixes, and recipe and gift books.

Through the years, Rada has remained strong, with this goal at the forefront: providing outstanding knives at an exceptional value that everyone can afford. Because sharp knives shouldn’t be a luxury.

Rada also helps thousands of fundraising groups raise money for their causes through our Fundraising Programs and provides an opportunity for individuals and small businesses to sell and profit from Rada products through our Reseller Program.



WHY RADA?

Exceptional Value

Rada Cutlery offers remarkable products at a tremendous value. We’re proud to provide our customers high-quality, low-cost, lifetime guaranteed knives.

Our products last. Families often pass their knives from generation to generation. The price you pay for that kind of quality is extraordinary!

100% USA MADE

Rada products are 100% American made – from raw materials through construction – so people know they’re getting outstanding craftsmanship while supporting American workers.

We are located in the Midwest, and our employees work hard to provide the high quality that people expect.

5-Star Products

Rada Cutlery customers continually give our products the highest ratings.

That means you can feel confident choosing Rada Cutlery for your kitchen or for gifts for your friends and family – it just doesn’t get any better than Rada knives.

Lifetime Guarantee

We’re so confident in our cutlery, we guarantee it!

Rada Mfg. Co. will replace any product manufactured by our company returned to us due to defects in material or workmanship.

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