Victorinox 5.3103. S. Durable nylon handle is NSF approved and dishwasher safe. Even though all nylon handles are dishwasher safe, hand-washing is recommended to prolong the finish of the handle. A paring knife is a small knife with a plain edge blade that is ideal for peeling and other small or intricate work such as deveining a shrimp, removing the seeds from a jalapeno, or cutting small garnishes. It is designed to be an all-purpose knife, similar to a chef's knife, except smaller. High carbon stainless steel blades are hand finished in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. These blades do not discolor or stain. These knives are specially ground and tempered so that they can be re-sharpened over and over again, keeping a sharp edge throughout their lifetime. Each Victorinox knife is stamped from a single sheet of metal. The blade is then hardened, tempered, ground down, polished, etched and finished. Swiss Army Victorinox provides professionals in food processing and preparation with superior quality, value-priced cutlery that enhances performance and increases productivity.