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Rada Cutlery Regular Paring Knife, item R101, with a 3.25-inch hollow-ground stainless blade and a silver brushed cast aluminum handle, made in Waverly, Iowa

Rada says its knives are 100% made in the USA including materials, the strongest origin claim on this site. The R101 paring knife: 5,726 owner ratings, and the silver handle you must never put in a dishwasher.

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