Small Japanese paring knife 9 cm from the brand KAI, ideal for peeling and cutting small vegetables, mushrooms and fruit. The knife has a core of the quality steel VG-MAX and 32 layers of Damascus steel on each side, which gives a beautiful pattern. The handle is made of laminated Pakka wood, sanded and polished to a glossy finish. Hardness 61 HRC. The length of the blade is 9 cm and the handle is 10.4 cm. Perfect for both ambitious home cooks and professional kitchens. SHUN CLASSIC is an exclusive knife series from KAI and SHUN means "at the peak of perfection". Each Shun knife is unique with its individual damask pattern, making it a work of art of craftsmanship, technology and design. The technique for making these knives is inspired by samurai swords, allowing for both Japanese and Western knife shapes. The knives' convex blades and manual sharpening provide an outstanding sharpness that can handle even the hardest materials.