Paring knives come in a variety of lengths. This one is Shun's 4-in. Classic Paring Knife and it's perfect for any paring task—as well as cutting small foods, such as garlic cloves or ginger, against a cutting board. The extra length of this knife makes it easy to peel and trim even larger fruits and vegetables, such as extra-large potatoes or apples. The Shun Classic Paring Knife is quite simply a kitchen essential.

• A larger paring knife preferred by some cooks
• Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge
• 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade
• D-shaped ebony PakkaWood® handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria
• Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance
• Handcrafted in Japan

Features & Details

• Use Peeling & Paring, Vegetable & Fruit
• Blade Shape Paring
• Country of Origin Japan
• Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty

Specifications

• Blade Length 4 in. (102mm)
• Blade Steel VG–MAX
• Blade Steel Layers 69 layer Damascus
• Blade Edge Non-Serrated
• Handle Material Ebony color PakkaWood®