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LONGTIME FANS OF RADA KNOW THIS: they wouldn’t dream of stocking their kitchens with anything but Rada products. And not just because their grandmas and moms used Rada too, but because they know Rada offers the best knives at the best value. Remarkable products at a phenomenal value. That’s the Rada way.
SINCE 1948 AND MORE THAN 170 MILLION KNIVES LATER, we’re proud to say we still manufacture in the heart of the USA. Every product is 100% made in the USA, with materials only from America. We believe so strongly in our high-quality craftsmanship that everything we manufacture carries our lifetime guarantee!
YEAR AFTER YEAR AND GENERATION AFTER GENERATION, resellers bring new Rada users into the circle of admirers. You’ll hear it over and over again: customers love our products and are excited to consider what they might add to their kitchen collection. Thank you for helping introduce Rada to cooks everywhere!
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Heavy Duty Paring
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$9.80$10.80
ADD THE KNIFE SHARPENER $13.60 
The Heavy Duty Paring Knife truly earned its name and reputation! This is a superb knife for handling any paring and slicing job, providing superior leverage and offering more control thanks to its slightly longer handle.
- We meticulously hand sharpen super-hard surgical-grade T420 high-carbon stainless steel to a razor-sharp edge.
- Knives are hollow ground to achieve and maintain a sharp edge that lasts. When sharpening is needed, it’s an easy and inexpensive at-home process using our Quick Edge Knife Sharpener.
- Available with a choice of silver satin aluminum handle or black resin handle.
- Handles have a built-in finger guard to protect fingers while cutting.
- Backed by our Lifetime Guarantee: Rada Mfg. Co. will replace any product manufactured by our company returned to us due to defects in material or workmanship.
Silver Handle: Item R103
Black Handle: Item W203
The Extraordinary Value of The Rada Heavy Duty Paring Knife
DESCRIPTION
This one is aptly named, taking on those heavy-duty jobs with ease. Thanks to its handle length, you'll get a good firm grip while cutting. Its 3¼” non-serrated blade glides easily through all kinds of food. The Heavy Duty Paring Knife works hard, so you don't have to.
RECOMMENDED USES
The straight-edge blade cuts smoothly through cucumbers and onions for salads, apples and pears for cobblers, and yes, even those pork chops that need to be trimmed and cut for dinner. For all the tough chores in your kitchen, this is the knife you'll reach for.
BLADE
To assure our customers get the best knives available, all Rada blades are crafted from surgical-quality, T420 high-carbon stainless steel for a lifetime of durability then hollow ground for incredible sharpness. Designed with frequent use in mind, non-serrated, hollow-ground blades can be easily resharpened to achieve a like-new blade again and again. For easy at-home sharpening of non-serrated blades, check out Rada’s Quick Edge Knife Sharpener.
HANDLE
This knife has two handle options. The silver handle is made from permanently cast brushed aluminum and has a satin finish. The black handle is constructed from stainless steel resin. Both are incredibly durable and fit beautifully into any kitchen décor.
AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING GIFT SETS
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The Starter Set Part 2 -
The Starter Set - Part 2 is an incredible seven-piece set that includes the best kitchen knives on the market. Impressive as a stand-alone set or it can be added to The Starter Gift Set to create an amazing larger set. Regardless of the gift-giving occasion, this set is a winner!
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Cooking Essentials Set -
Rada’s Cooking Essentials Gift Set comes with three wonderful knives, making it an ideal gift for any occasion. The Heavy Duty Paring, Utility/Steak, and Tomato Slicer covers ALL the essentials and will handle virtually any cutting task.
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Paring + Sharpener Gift Set -
The Paring + Sharpener Gift Set is the ideal gift for anyone who does lots of prep work in the kitchen! This infinitely useful three-piece set includes two of our longer paring knives (Heavy Duty and Super Parer) plus a sharpener that will keep those knives going strong for infinity.
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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.
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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.
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Meal Prep Set -
Rada's Meal Prep Gift Set peels, slices, cuts, trims, dices—you name it, it does it. Featuring four precision pieces—Granny Paring, Heavy Duty Paring, Super Parer, and Vegetable Peeler—making meal prep a breeze.
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Pare & Peel Set -
Rada's Pare & Peel Set may be a basic set, but it’s not basic in function. Featuring just two pieces—our Heavy Duty Paring and Vegetable Peeler—this set will be beyond useful.
AWESOME PARING KNIFE ★★★★★
"A must have in my kitchen! I cook daily for my family. This knife stays sharp. I do a lot of peeling and cutting of vegetables. Love it. I have several and love to bless family and friends with a new one often."
Linda S.
Product Specifications
BLADE LENGTH 3¼"
TOTAL LENGTH 7⅛"
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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JB
11/23/2020
JANET B.
United StatesI recommend this product
Love these knives!
I bought two of the heavy duty paring knives and I love them. I have always trusted the Rada brand so I was sure these knives were exactly what I wanted. I was not disappointed. Just the right size and very sharp. Makes food prep a breeze.
LR
02/09/2018
Lynn R.
Heavy duty paring knife
Love my heavy duty paring knife! Since the handle is a little heavier, it stays put in my hand, especially for vegetables with thicker skins!
KH
10/26/2017
Karen H.
Heavy duty paring knife
Must have! Great for just about anything you need to do.
10/28/2017
Rada Kitchen Store
Thanks for pointing out how utilitarian the Heavy Duty Paring knife is -it can handle many cutting tasks while cooking!
BR
10/05/2024
Bruce R.
United StatesI recommend this product
Quality Knives That Will Last
I possess four Heavy Duty Paring knives which serve a multitude of purposes beyond mere paring. Residing in a region famed for its steamed blue crabs, one requires knives that are not only strong and flexible but also slender and sharp for claw picking. These knives are perfectly suited for the task. I have owned two of them for several years and acquired two more in the summer of '24. The newer knives are indistinguishable from the originals in appearance, feel, and, most critically, performance. Although RADA might not endorse such rigorous use of their products, they certainly withstand our (ab)use.
FAQs
- ▼What makes Rada products so special?
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All Rada Cutlery products are 100% American made. Always have been; always will be. What’s that mean for you? High-quality craftsmanship, dependability, and products you can count on.
- ▼Why Rada?
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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 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.
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