Shun Sora Paring Knife, 3 1/2"

Compact in size to give you full control of the ultra-sharp tip and blade edge, the Shun Sora 3 1/2" Paring Knife does its best work peeling, coring, trimming and making decorative cuts. Also an ideal 3" knife for chopping smaller fruits and vegetables like limes, radishes, ginger and garlic cloves. The lightweight Shun Sora paring knife is undoubtedly versatile every time you cook and will become a favorite in your kitchen.In Japanese, Sora means "sky" and the sky's the limit in your kitchen prep with Shun's stunning new Sora line with exceptional handcrafted quality. Sora's innovative Composite Blade Technology blends a VG10 san mai cutting edge with a mirror-polished 420J Japanese stainless-steel upper blade. The laser-cut blade sections are permanently braze welded for a design with an attractive wavy pattern at the joint resembling traditional Japanese sword hamon lines. This puts high-performance material where it's needed -- on the 16-degree, double-bevel blade edge. The textured PP/TPE polymer blend handle lends contemporary styling and a secure grip for balanced, agile control.Shun cutlery proudly takes its name from the Japanese culinary tradition of preparing and eating the very freshest food at the perfect shun moment, in harmony with nature's seasonal rhythms. The Shun brand, made by Kai Corporation, one of Japan's preeminent blade manufacturers, introduced its exquisitely styled and exceptionally sharp Japanese-style knives to American kitchens in 2002. Compared to European and Western knives, Shun knives have lighter, thinner blades made of harder steel and honed to superior sharpness. The paring knife reflects Shun's renowned craftsmanship and centuries-old Japanese knife making traditions.Product Features• Compact for full control of the ultra-sharp tip and blade edge• Peels, cores, trims and makes decorative cuts, plus chops smaller fruits and vegetables• Beautifully handcrafted in Japan• Hand-sharpened 16-degree, double-bevel blade (32-degree comprehensive)• Proprietary Composite Blade Technology blends a VG10 san mai cutting edge with a mirror-polished 420J Japanese stainless-steel upper• San mai construction clads VG10 carbon steel with a single layer of stainless-steel on each side• Bead blasting enhances the look of the san mai edge• Laser-cut blade sections are permanently braze welded together• Joint's handsome wavy pattern resembles traditional Japanese sword hamon lines• High-performance materials focus strength and precision on the cutting edge• Easy-care textured PP/TPE polymer handle for a secure grip and balanced, agile control• Stain- and rust-resistant and holds a fine edge• Hand wash• Limited 10-year warranty