Kai Shun Classic paring knife has a blade of VG-MAX quality steel and 32 layers of Damascus steel, and a handle made of laminated Pakka wood. The paring knife belongs to the Shun Classic series, where the convex blade together with the manual honing provides each knife with an unparalleled sharpness that allows it to cut through the toughest materials. The small Japanese knife is perfect for peeling and cutting small vegetables or fruit and can be used by both ambitious home cooks and professionals.