Prepare garnishes, core fruit and more with this paring knife from Shun that offers style and functionality. Made from high-carbon Japanese blue steel #2 with a rockwell hardness of 60, this paring knife from Shun is durable and easy to sharpen. It also features an ergonomic micarta handle for comfort and control when you make precise cuts. Shun knives blend the hand forging techniques of ancient Japan with modern materials, resulting in state-of-the-art knives with a pedigree thats centuries old. Each Shun knife still takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete and Shun remains true to its ancient heritage of quality. At the same time, Shun takes advantage of thoroughly modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide that traditional quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world. – VSC0700 – 1 – B3