The Messermeister 3.5 Inch Parer Edge Guard is an ideal fit for paring knives or garnishing knives 3.5 inches or less in length. The exact dimensions are 3.5 inches long by 0.9375 inches wide. Messermeister invented the hard plastic Edge Guard and it is available in various widths and lengths. Edge Guards by Messermeister have been recognised as not only the original edge protectors, but also the finest quality and the most functional. If your knives are not stored in a block or you carry them around in knife luggage, edge guards are a must for the knives you want to take care of.