The 3.5-Inch Paring Knife is perfect for cutting tasks that require precision and a delicate touch, such as hulling strawberries, halving cherry tomatoes, or trimming green beans. The blade of our paring knife is made from the same AUS-10 steel as our 8-Inch Chef’s Knife. The steel is hardened to 60 HRC. It’s sharp out of the box and has excellent edge retention. The knife is lightweight and is designed to fit snugly in the hand–important, as a lot of paring knife work happens off of the cutting board. The handle scales are made from warp-resistant POM and are riveted to the tang.