Au Nain 3″ Paring Stainless Steel Palissander

3″  paring knife in stainless steel with palissander handle and brass pins.  A well-loved classic- perfect for peeling, tournée, and any other small in-hand prep.  

Au Nain is a 4th generation family cutlery business that was founded in 1885 by Gaston Saint-Joanis in Saint-Rémy-sur-Durolle, near Thiers. The name ‘Au Nain’ (meaning The Dwarf) was chosen as a playful response to their main competitor at that time – ‘Géant du Couteau’ (The Knife Giant).  Much of Au Nain’s manufacturing process is still in-house (from handling to polishing and sharpening, etc.) which is becoming less and less common.  They continue to uphold traditional knife making processes characteristic to Thiers.