Corey Dunlap Inazuma Wa-Paring Knife Thuya Burl (4" Satin)

This Knife

Blade: Paring blade made from AEB-L steel with a satin finish.

Handle: Wa-style (Japanese) grip made from thuya burl.

Corey Dunlap Inazuma Paring Knife

The Corey Dunlap Inazuma Paring Knife is a study in precision at its smallest scale. Meticulously crafted and exceptionally honed, this knife embodies the same uncompromising standards as its larger counterparts, distilled into a compact, highly controlled blade.

Each Inazuma blade is carefully shaped and hand ground for optimal balance and cutting efficiency, then hand sharpened to a razor edge. The result is a knife that feels alive in the hand—responsive, nimble, and incredibly sharp. Whether peeling, trimming, or performing delicate detail work, the blade delivers clean, effortless cuts with absolute control.

The handles are available in both Western and Wa (Japanese) styles, with premium wood options such as rich ironwood and deep, elegant ebony. Every handle is shaped for comfort and balance, ensuring the knife feels natural during extended use.

Refined, precise, and beautifully executed, the Inazuma Paring Knife is an essential tool for fine, detailed kitchen work—proof that true craftsmanship shines at every size.

Corey Dunlap is a Phoenix, Arizona based knifemaker whose career with knives spans more than two decades. A former professional chef turned full-time sharpener, Corey built his foundation through years of Japanese waterstone sharpening. Today, he applies that experience to crafting high performance kitchen knives.