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 that some cooks prefer- Hand-sharpened 16 double-bevel blade (32 comprehensive)- Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers each side (68 total) stainless Damascus cladding- Handle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood- Blade length: 4 in. (10.3 cm)- Handcrafted in Japan