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Supplier: Lakeland   Guide price: £3.99 each 

Colourful Japanese style knives have taken UK kitchens by storm in the last few years ... but they have their disadvantages - and you can trust Lakeland to introduce just what you're looking for. These little paring knives have robust stainless steel blades - with colourful non stick coatings - which can go into the dishwasher.

They come with a protective guard for the blade, particularly useful if you have children and/or you keep your knives in a drawer. The handles are soft grip and the whole knife comes in pink, pastel blue or pastel green (great if you want to keep separate knives for meat and veg).

Blade length: 90mm (3.5 inches)