A paring knife has a plain edge blade that is ideal for peeling and other small or intricate work (such as deveining a shrimp removing the seeds from a jalapeno or cutting small garnishes). It is designed to be an all-purpose knife similar to a chef's knife except smaller. A utility knife is a medium size knife that can be used for a myriad of tasks (although many chefs will claim that a cook with a chef's knife and a paring knife can achieve these tasks just as well). Utility knives can eit