K09 Mini Paring Knife

The K09 Mini Paring Knife is part of Spyderco's kitchen knife series. It was also know as the 1109 and K09 Paring Knife'.

Appearance in catalogs

• 1990 Spyderco Product Guide (K09BK appeared as the 1109 Kitchen "Sharps")
• 1990 Wholesale Price List (K09)
• 1991 Wholesale Price List (K09)
• 1992 Wholesale Price List (K09)
• 1994 Spyderco Product Guide (K09)
• 1995 Wholesale Price List (K09)
• 1996 Ironstone Product Guide (K09)
• 1997 Spyderco Product Guide (K09)
• 1998 Spyderco Product Guide (K09)
• 1999 Spyderco Product Guide (K09)
• 2000 Spyderco Product Guide (K09)
• 2001 Spyderco Product Guide (K09)
• 2002 Spyderco Product Guide (K09)
• 2003 Spyderco Product Guide (K09)
• 2004 Spyderco Product Guide (K09)
• 2005 Spyderco Product Guide (K09)
• 2017 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2018 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2019 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2024 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2025 Spyderco Product Guide

History, mentionings etc. from the forums

• Spyderco K09PBK mini paring knife/scalpel, posted by forum member Tdog
• Spyderco Paring Knife, posted by forum member Doc Dan

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

K09 Mini Paring Knife Polypropylene Black(re-release in 2017)

Spyderco’s involvement in kitchen knives dates back to the early 1980’s and the beginnings of the company’s knife production. After being discontinued a number of years ago, they are now back by popular demand and better than ever. Our current kitchen knives combine all the distinctive features of the originals with an improved handle material that offers increased durability.

The K09 Mini Paring Knife’s 2.25-inch blade has a straight cutting edge and a sharp point that provide extreme control during detailed cutting tasks. These qualities make it the tool of choice for paring, carving decorative garnishes, and other food preparation chores that require precise control. Like the original version, it features a PlainEdge MBS-26 stainless steel blade, ground exceptionally thin and meticulously heat treated for optimal cutting performance. Its durable black polypropylene plastic handle is injection molded directly onto the tang of the blade and features a distinctive “stepped” texture pattern that offers both comfort and control during use.

Variations

The K09 is:

• originally made by Masahiro (meaning Wide-Quality) in Seki City, Japan
• does not feature Spyderco's trademark round hole
• features a Wharncliffe Blade shape
• "each blade is individually heat treated, oil quenched, and ice tempered." (according to the 1996 Ironstone Product Guide)

SKU	Handle	Edge	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Collectors club
1109	Black Sermollan	PE	MBS-26	1990-1992, 1994 - 2005	$13.95 (1994)	Part of Spyderco's Professional-grade Kitchen "Sharps", would later become the K09BK.	N/A	Full Flat
K09BK	Black Polypropylene	PE	MBS-26	2017 -	$35.00(2020)	re-release - small change to blade profile and handle.	N/A	Full Flat

Most collectible variation

The original K09 Mini Paring Knife, complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.

Questions regarding collecting the K09

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the K09 Mini Paring Knife:

Variation	Length overall	Length blade	Length edge	Blade thickness	Weight
K09BK	154mm	57mm	57mm	1.4mm	23g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the K09 Mini Paring Knife:

Variation	Length overall	Length blade	Length edge	Blade thickness	Weight
K09BK	6.08"	2.25"	2.25"	0.057"	0.8oz

Pictures

The K09 Mini Paring Knife

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