The Black Paring Knife has precise work to do — hulling strawberries, seeding chillies, deveining prawns, peeling fruit close to the skin. It's where the David Mellor taper-ground forging shows itself most clearly: steel that runs the full length of the handle, with an internal back weight set into the grip for balance in the hand rather than the blade.
The high carbon stainless steel is cast, then ice hardened to minus 80°C — a process that stabilises the steel's structure and holds an edge with unusual durability.
Length 10cm, width 1.7cm.
Sold individually, supplied in a David Mellor box.
ABOUT the MAKER
David Mellor Design
Renowned British designer David Mellor (1930–2009) earned an international reputation for his exceptional cutlery and kitchenware. Trained as a silversmith in Sheffield—the heart of England’s steel industry—Mellor combined traditional craftsmanship with timeless modern design. His work is celebrated globally and held in museum collections around the world. In 1990, Mellor established a purpose-built factory dedicated to producing his iconic cutlery and knives. Drawing from generations of Sheffield expertise, each David Mellor piece is meticulously crafted for quality, performance, and enduring style. At Tessuti, we offer a considered range of David Mellor cutlery and kitchen tools, designed to elevate your dining and culinary experiences with functional elegance.
