Shun Classic 3.5" Paring Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Vegetable & Fruit Knife, VG-MAX Core with Damascus Stainless Steel Cladding, Pakkawood Handle, Small Kitchen Tool for Peeling, Coring & Cutting

Awesome knife that actually holds a blade well and easy to re-sharpen ❤️

I love the Damascus steel blade! Keeps a sharp edge and sharpens easily with a butcher's sharpening steel.

Great little knife. Fits my hand well when cutting up vegetables for salads

These Shun knives are killer! Super sharp, blade steel is thin, knives are light. Will add more as time goes by.

Great knife, sharp and beautiful

This is a super sharp little paring knife. I use it to peel tough artichoke stems, orange zest, and for sectioning citrus. The knife is very comfortable to use and easily slices through small fruits and vegetables that you hold in your hand as opposed to cutting on a board. If you are not used to sharp knives, be aware that you must be careful when using this, since the correct way to hold it, is with the blade pointing towards yourself. I have peeled a tomato skin off with this knife, though I find that the bird's beak style is easier for me to use for peeling. I have a nice Wustof Classic for that, but if it ever became damaged, I'd most likely replace it with a Shun.For the times you will need a surface to cut on, only use wood, bamboo, or plastic cutting boards. Never cut on a plate or directly on your counter. Hand wash with warm, soapy water, and dry throughly (I use a paper towel) before storing in it's block or magnetic holder. Hone your Shun knives once a week, have Shun sharpen them once a year, and they should last for a long time.

I believe these knives are the finest professional chef knives money can buy. They hold an edge for a very long time, you get free lifetime sharpening with a Shun Knife. Customer service is exceptional and very accommodating!!

Very good Japanese quality knife!Might buy a few more different sizes…wife is an avid cook, she knows quality!!