Messermeister Four Seasons 4-Inch Spear Point Paring Knife
For peeling and slicing just about any fruit or vegetable, a good paring knife is one of the most indispensable kitchen tools. This Messermeister Four Seasons 4-inch spear-point paring knife is an especially good choice for those new to the culinary arts who want quality but don't want to spend a bundle. It is made in Germany of a high-carbon stainless steel that combines chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium for tensile strength, hardness, and resistance to corrosion. The full-length tang (meaning the metal blade continues all the way through to the end of the handle) gives you a stronger and better balanced knife. The hygienic polyoxymethelene handle is molded to the tang and will not warp or crack. Although this knife is dishwasher-safe, it's best to hand wash it to keep its steel blade scratch-free.--Doree Armstrong