Shun Premier knives are a testament to the beauty and artistry of Japanese knife making. The Shun Premier Paring Knife 10cm is a light and dextrous tool well suited for precise tasks such as trimming and peeling fruit and vegetables. The knife is weighted towards the handle, allowing you to maintain a secure grip while you make decorative cuts or simply chop small foods like shallots or garlic. The fine blade profile works in concert with the tsuchime (hammered pattern) finish to allow the knife to glide through the food effortlessly. And the contoured ambidextrous PakkaWood handle will fit snugly in your hand whether you hold the knife by the handle or use a pinch grip. Shun Premier knives feature a hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade made with 68 layers of stainless steel Damascus cladding surrounding a VG-MAX carbon steel core. Hardened to 60° Rockwell. Comes beautifully gift boxed. Handwash only. Handcrafted in Japan.