Due Cigni

Due Cigni 1896 Paring Knife 7 cm

Name: Due Cigni 1896 Paring Knife 7 cm
Brand: Due Cigni

A measured 1.5 mm spine and short 70 mm blade make this the close-control specialist. Tough 57 HRC stainless remains easier to restore than harder Japanese-style edges.

$53 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-09-032 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-03

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance8.4/ 10

design8.6/ 10

value7.8/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

The price reflects Italian manufacture, a specifically thin 1.5 mm spine, 57 HRC 4116 steel and walnut scales. This is a simple construction where the money goes into a compact, useful cutting tool, not complex cosmetic cladding.

MATERIALS

Blade4116 / X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, 57 HRC

Offers corrosion resistance, toughness and uncomplicated resharpening rather than brittle extreme hardness.

HandleWalnut wood

Natural texture and warmth improve tactile control, at the cost of needing hand washing.

CRITERIA

9/10

Cutting Geometry

The 1.5 mm spine and 7 cm blade are excellent dimensions for close paring control.

8/10

Edge Performance

57 HRC 4116 is a tough, clean-cutting stainless that is easy to restore.

9/10

Hand Control

Short blade and walnut grip favor fingertip work; retailer describes the handle as pleasant in hand.

8/10

Build Durability

Conventional stainless and riveted wood construction are durable with sensible care.

8/10

Care Practicality

Stainless is forgiving but walnut should be hand washed and dried.

9/10

Task Fit

Especially strong for peeling and delicate work; too short for users wanting board-prep reach.

IDEAL FOR

·Close peeling
·Small fruit and vegetable work
·Fans of short traditional parers

NOT FOR

·Dishwasher use
·Large-handed users wanting a long handle
·Heavy board chopping

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

At 7 cm it is among the most nimble choices. The three-rivet walnut handle has traditional Italian visual warmth and grip texture, though very large hands may prefer a 9–10 cm knife.

LONGEVITY

The modest-hardness stainless is straightforward to sharpen repeatedly. Walnut benefits from immediate drying and occasional food-safe oil; handle scales are not normally replaceable.