Bone paring knife by Lorimer Knives made in Central Otago, New Zealand

A versatile handcrafted paring knife by the acclaimed team at Lorimer Knives. The D2 steel blade is very strong, and the cow bone handle makes each one unique, as the grain of the bone varies.

Blade 10cm, total length 19.8cm.
Presented in a wooden box.

Made in Central Otago. Jamie Pickford now heads up the business, with founder Peter Lorimer overseeing every part of the process, from forging, grinding and hardening the blades to making the boxes they come in.

Photo of Peter Lorimer in his workshop by Nicky Claridge.

Care: The blade is D2 tool steel, prized by knifemakers because it holds a sharp edge for a long time. It's rust-resistant but not fully stainless, so hand wash and dry straight away, and never put it in the dishwasher or leave it wet. Have it professionally sharpened about once a year, or whenever it starts to feel dull. In Christchurch we recommend KASS Sharpening Services on St Asaph Street.