To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
FREE Returns
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.

Mercer Culinary M20003 Genesis 3.5-Inch Paring Knife,Black

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,580 ratings

To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
FREE Returns

Black

Purchase options and add-ons

Blade Material High Carbon Steel
Brand Mercer Culinary
Color Black
Handle Material Santoprene
Blade Edge Plain

About this item

  • QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Knife is precision-forged with high-carbon German steel for better durability, and taper-ground edge allows for increased efficiency when cutting along with incredible long-lasting sharpness
  • SUPERIOR DESIGN: The finest handle in forged cutlery; built to last ergonomic handle offers comfort and a non-slip grip, even with wet hands
  • BEST USE: The perfect knife for small slicing and intricate cutting. Ideal for creating garnishes, seeding jalapenos, deveining shrimp, trimming beans, and more.
  • EASY CARE: To maximize the performance and longevity of your knife, carefully wash cutlery by hand with warm water and mild soap; rinse and dry completely with a soft towel. Do not place in dishwasher or submerge for long periods of time
  • MERCER CULINARY GENESIS SERIES: Never stop experimenting in the kitchen; this Genesis knife is essential in every kitchen, perfect for professional use or the home cooking enthusiast

Additional Details

Small Business
Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazon’s store. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazon’s commitment to empowering them.

Small Business
This product is from a small business brand. Support small. Learn more

Customer ratings by feature

Ergonomic
4.9 4.9
Easy to hold
4.9 4.9
Maneuverability
4.9 4.9
Versatility
4.7 4.7

Frequently bought together

$26.35
Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
$3.00
Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Choose items to buy together.

From the manufacturer

Genesis

The essential ingredient in any memorable meal starts with a finely crafted knife. The finest handle in forged cutlery and precision construction featuring high carbon German steel blades make cutting and chopping more efficient and enjoyable.

Product information

Warranty & Support

Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here. [PDF ]

Feedback

Mercer

Mercer Culinary M20003 Genesis 3.5-Inch Paring Knife,Black


Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive.

Where did you see a lower price?

/
/
/
/
Please sign in to provide feedback.

Looking for specific info?

Product Description

Product Description

Mercer Culinary Genesis 3.5-Inch Forged Paring Knife

Amazon.com

A supplier to the vast majority of cooking academies, Mercer Cutlery offers the Genesis Collection of kitchen knives to provide professional quality to the home chef. Comfortable, durable, and efficient, Genesis knives feature fully forged, single-piece blades made from high-carbon, no-stain German steel. Their taper-grind edges are polished by hand, and their substantial bolsters provide helpful balance. Black nonslip Santoprene handles make Genesis knives comfortable and secure in the grip, improving efficiency and safety in the kitchen.

This Genesis 3-1/2-inch paring knife is an indispensable tool for slicing small fruit, trimming vegetables, and creating garnishes. A complement to the Genesis chef's, carving, and santoku knives, the piece is made in Taiwan using European components and technology. It should be washed by hand for best results and carries Mercer's one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard

Compare with similar items

This Item
Mercer Culinary M20003 Genesis 3.5-Inch Paring Knife,Black
Mercer Culinary M20003 Genesis 3.5-Inch Paring Knife,Black
Recommendations
HENCKELS Forged Accent Razor-Sharp 3.5-inch Paring Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Black
dummy
Mercer Culinary M13791 Premium Grade Super Steel, 3.5-Inch Paring Knife, G10 Handle
dummy
Misen 3.5-Inch Precision Paring Knife: Ideal for Fruits & Vegetables, High Carbon Stainless Steel, Ultra-Sharp, Includes Kitchen Blade Guard - Blue
dummy
HENCKELS Forged Accent Razor-Sharp 2-pc Paring Knife Set, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery,Black
dummy
Wüsthof Classic High Carbon Steel Paring Knife, 3.5", Black
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Price$26.35-33% $25.82
List:$38.50
$42.53$40.80-62% $29.95
List:$79.00
$95.00
Delivery
Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2
Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2
Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2
Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2
Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2
Customer Ratings
Easy to hold
4.9
4.6
4.4
4.7
4.7
4.8
Ergonomic
4.9
4.6
3.5
4.6
4.6
Maneuverability
4.9
4.6
4.6
4.6
Comfort
4.6
4.9
4.8
4.8
Value for money
4.3
4.7
4.5
4.6
Sold By
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Misen Inc.
Amazon.com
CHEF'S ARSENAL/MARKET WAREHOUSE
number of pieces
1
1
1
1
2
1
blade edge
Plain
Plain
Plain
Plain
Plain
Plain
blade material
High Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
High Carbon Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
blade length
3.5 inches
3.5 inches
3.5 inches
3.5 inches
4 inches
9 centimeters
blade color
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
handle material
Santoprene
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel,Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Alloy Steel

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
2,580 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sharpness, quality and value of the kitchen knife. For example, they mention it's super sharp, well built and worth the money. They appreciate the comfort and maneuverability of the knife, saying it has a soft handle material that's comfortable for cutting thick or hard vegetables. Customers are also impresseded with the versatility, weight and balance.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

394 customers mention368 positive26 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the kitchen knife. They mention it's extra sharp, has a very sharp edge, and is easy to put a sharp edge on. The apex is beautifully honed, and it has not needed sharpening. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of this small knife.

"...I looked at the blade under the microscope - the apex is beautifully honed." Read more

"Arrived sharp and does knife stuff really well. Feels like quality in your hand." Read more

"...feels good, handle feel is secure and size is about right, blade is very sharp, holds an edge reasonably well, does not rust (I only hand wash)..." Read more

"...most purposes, because it was lightweight, maneuverable, and easy to put a sharp edge on, used to be a very old low-end Wustoff paring knife, the..." Read more

326 customers mention312 positive14 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the kitchen knife. They mention that it is well built, has incredible durable sharpness, and the handle material is holding up perfectly well. The knife is dependable and feels like quality in your hand. Customers also mention that the edge is very resilient and in like-new condition.

"...It was the knife's fault.But this Mercer knife is very nice. The santoprene handle gives a great grip...." Read more

"Arrived sharp and does knife stuff really well. Feels like quality in your hand." Read more

"...It's still working as good as new, and the handle material is holding up perfectly well - it is just as grippy as its always been with almost no..." Read more

"...I've had a couple for over a year and they have held up well and even after getting scratched up in a junky manual sharpener there is no rusting...." Read more

120 customers mention117 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the kitchen knife. They say it's a quality knife at a good price, and very sharp.

"Sturdy, great weight, commercial quality, keeps an edge, best knife for the money" Read more

"...These is a great little knife and very affordable. I will be back for other knives in their lineup." Read more

"Very sharp. Great feel. Terrific value. Have purchased for both of our homes." Read more

"Can't say enough. Quality, Price, practicality. I bought one about 6 months ago and I'm buying another one so I have 2...." Read more

107 customers mention102 positive5 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife comfortable in their hand. They say the soft handle material makes extended hard caved comfortable. Customers also say that the knife is more comfortable for cutting thick or hard vegetables.

"...about this Genesis knife is the handle material and shape, it is very comfortable with no hard edges and importantly is just as grippy when wet as..." Read more

"...or carpel tunnel would find the Mercer Genesis line to be very comfortable...." Read more

"...I use it daily and have no complaints. Very comfortable in hand and user friendly. I touch up the blade as needed...." Read more

"Hight quality, best cut, and ergonomic" Read more

89 customers mention89 positive0 negative

Customers like the maneuverability of the kitchen knife. They say the handle is comfortable and doesn't slip even when slimy. They also say the balance feels good and the handle feel is secure. Customers also mention that the knife comes very sharp and is easy to hold.

"...But this Mercer knife is very nice. The santoprene handle gives a great grip...." Read more

"...Inch Paring Knife: The overall weight and balance feels good, handle feel is secure and size is about right, blade is very sharp, holds an edge..." Read more

"...'s favorite knife for most purposes, because it was lightweight, maneuverable, and easy to put a sharp edge on, used to be a very old low-end..." Read more

"...It is light weight and a handle with a comfortable non-slip handle and the knife seems almost 'self-propelled.' Minimum cutting force is needed...." Read more

69 customers mention69 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife versatile and functional for everyday use. They say it's the best functioning knife they own, and is very useful. Customers also mention that the knife is incredibly well built, and does knife stuff really well. They find it practical, easy to handle, and styled to perfection. Customers even mention that it'll be great for mincing.

"Arrived sharp and does knife stuff really well. Feels like quality in your hand." Read more

"...Thankfully it arrived the next day and has worked for the last 2 years amazingly well...." Read more

"...Holds the blade now for a few months. Worked great for fruits and even meat and fish. Has a good relatively large area to hold...." Read more

"...Very sharp and works great." Read more

61 customers mention55 positive6 negative

Customers like the weight of the kitchen knife. They mention that it has a little weight to the handle, allowing them to use it, and that it's weighty enough to feel secure without adding fatigue when using. Some say that the overall weight and balance feels good.

"...Culinary Genesis 3.5-Inch Paring Knife: The overall weight and balance feels good, handle feel is secure and size is about right, blade is very..." Read more

"...My wife's favorite knife for most purposes, because it was lightweight, maneuverable, and easy to put a sharp edge on, used to be a very old low-end..." Read more

"...It is light weight and a handle with a comfortable non-slip handle and the knife seems almost 'self-propelled.' Minimum cutting force is needed...." Read more

"Sturdy, great weight, commercial quality, keeps an edge, best knife for the money" Read more

59 customers mention56 positive3 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife well balanced. They say it has a nice weight and balance in their hand. They appreciate the thick handle, which is comfortable in the hand. Customers also mention that the rounded handle makes it easier to grip.

"...She loves how the handle feels in her hand and the blade balances, and I am extremely impressed with how long the blade holds a very sharp edge..." Read more

"...It is light weight and a handle with a comfortable non-slip handle and the knife seems almost 'self-propelled.' Minimum cutting force is needed...." Read more

"...knife is well-crafted, sharp, strong with just enough flex, and well balanced...." Read more

"...I love how it fits in my hand and is more balanced than what it looks like. I hand wash & hand dry it after using...." Read more

paring knife perfection
5 Stars
paring knife perfection
3.5 mercer paring knife, first try on cutting up a whole chicken into parts and it was effortless. beautifully balanced,well styled and super sharp this small knife is easy to handle ,extremely capable and styled to perfection. For the price it's magnificent -beware and cut carefully and with caution but enjoy the fine kitchen tool it is. the grip is awesome to hold- steady and firm even with wet gloved hands. It would 've been nice if they included a plastic guard to protect this blade for drawer storage. It's a great little knife i value and use daily.
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
Style: Paring KnifeSize: 3.5-Inch Paring KnifeColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023
Style: Paring KnifeSize: 3.5-Inch Paring KnifeColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2018
Style: Paring KnifeSize: 3.5-Inch Paring KnifeColor: BlackVerified Purchase
30 people found this helpful
Report
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2023
Style: Paring KnifeSize: 3.5-Inch Paring KnifeColor: BlackVerified Purchase
8 people found this helpful
Report
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
Style: Paring KnifeSize: 3.5-Inch Paring KnifeColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2021
Style: Paring KnifeSize: 3.5-Inch Paring KnifeColor: BlackVerified Purchase
One person found this helpful
Report
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
Style: Paring KnifeSize: 3.5-Inch Paring KnifeColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
Style: Paring KnifeSize: 3.5-Inch Paring KnifeColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
Lyn Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Great knife at a good price
Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2024
Style: Paring KnifeSize: 3.5-Inch Paring KnifeColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Byrger
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente cuchillo.
Reviewed in Mexico on March 22, 2023
Style: Paring KnifeSize: 3.5-Inch Paring KnifeColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Jan Leadbetter
5.0 out of 5 stars Great knife
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2023
Style: Paring KnifeSize: 3.5-Inch Paring KnifeColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Chua L.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in Singapore on June 9, 2020
Style: Paring KnifeSize: 3.5-Inch Paring KnifeColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Actionman
5.0 out of 5 stars Wicked Sharp
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2024
Style: Paring KnifeSize: 3.5-Inch Paring KnifeColor: BlackVerified Purchase