This stuff spear-pointed paring knife is perfect for smaller cutting tasks or in-hand pairing of fruit and vegetables. This is an excellent knife for any type of precision work. Handcrafted in stainless steel with a very high carbon content, it is still ground and polished according to the traditional knife-making techniques that made it so popular. The double hardened stainless steel blade is tougher and sharper than a standard paring knife, resulting in a very good cutting performance for effortless slicing through your ingredients. The blade will also keep its edge much longer. A double-riveted handle secures the blade giving you the confidence that it will perform as expected every day.