Mercer Culinary Renaissance M23640 Forged Peeling Knife 2.5 in
- 2.5 inch blade, peeling and paring
- Forged high-carbon German cutlery steel
- Triple-riveted handle, rounded spine
- Hand wash with warm water and mild soap
- Model M23640, Renaissance series
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A short forged peeling knife for fruit, garnishes, shrimp and jalapenos with a riveted, ergonomic handle. Hand washing is required, and weight and warranty are not listed.
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ASIN: B002R1AZTQCategory: Paring Knives
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Overview
A cook who peels fruit, trims garnishes and works small items gets a precision-forged blade in high-carbon German cutlery steel. The handle is triple riveted and ergonomic, with a rounded spine that makes a comfortable pinch grip.
The short blade handles peeling, deveining shrimp and seeding jalapenos with control, and the forged steel is described as long-lasting in sharpness. The limitation is the missing detail on weight, hardness and warranty, plus the hand-wash rule.
Who it's for
Cooks who peel, devein and trim by hand will like the short blade and rounded spine. A buyer who needs a general slicing knife should look at a longer one.
Pros and cons
- Precision-forged high-carbon steel
- Triple-riveted ergonomic handle
- Rounded spine for pinch grip
- Suited to peeling, garnishes and shrimp
- Hand wash only
- Weight not listed
- Warranty not listed
Performance notes
A short forged blade lets the thumb and fingers control the tip for peeling, and the rounded spine eases the pinch grip. High-carbon steel is used to hold sharpness. Washing by hand after each use with mild soap is the maker's care advice.
Specifications
| Brand | Mercer Culinary |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 2.5 incheslower than 97% of 100 paring knives |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | High-carbon German cutlery steel |
| Construction Type | Precision forged |
| Handle Material | Triple riveted, ergonomic |
| Other details | |
| Care | Hand wash with warm water and mild soap |
| Model number | M23640 |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Mercer Renaissance peeling knife need any setup?
No setup is described. It is a finished forged knife, and the maker advises hand washing after each use with warm water and mild soap.
What can it cut?
The listing names peeling or paring fruits and vegetables, cutting small garnishes, deveining shrimp and removing seeds from jalapenos.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
The care note says to wash cutlery by hand.
How long is the blade?
The title lists a 2.5 inch forged peeling knife.