Wusthof Classic Paring Knife, 4-inch (10 cm) - 4066-10 Naniwa Traditional Stones And as you use the

And as you use the stone it's natural that it will dish (become concave) and so will need flattening

A complete sharpening set

or a coarse sharpening stone)

It may also improve somewhat with normal use (as it hydrates) and with regular lapping of course

and mincing (great for onions

Wusthof Classic Paring Knife, 4-inch (10 cm) - 4066-10 Naniwa Traditional Stones And as you use theIdeal companion to a Chef's knife. A very useful all around paring knife. Slightly larger than the usual 9cm paring knife found in most collections, so it's good for someone looking for a paring knife closer to a utility knife in size and handling. This makes a great addition to a growing and versatile knife collection. A knife like this one quickly becomes a favourite "go to" knife for those many everyday tasks where a small paring knife is too small