Rada Cutlery Heavy Duty Paring Knife &ndash;Stainless Steel Blade With Aluminum Handle, 7-1/8 Inches HEAVY DUTY PARING KNIFE  This knife has a 3-1/4 inch blade and an overall length of 7-1/8 inches. It is a longer paring knife and suitable for a wide range of kitchen tasks. The handle is slightly longer than other paring knives, meaning that you have superior leverage when cutting. HAND SHARPENED BLADE  The blade is made from surgical grade T420 high carbon stainless steel, is hand sharpened to a razor sharp edge and is thicker than most paring knife blades for extra stability. Youll be slicing and dicing with effortless precision. BRUSHED ALUMINUM HANDLE - The handle on the heavy duty paring knife is made from permanently cast silver brushed aluminum with a satin finish. This knife should not be washed in the dishwasher. Handwashing is recommended. AMERICAN MADE KNIFE  Rada Mfg. Co. is located in Waverly, Iowa and has been manufacturing cutlery in the USA since 1948. Our mission is all about providing our customers the best value of kitchen knives for their dollar. HASSLE-FREE LIFETIME GUARANTEE  We stand by our craftsmanship. Rada Mfg. Co. will replace any product manufactured by our company returned to us due to defects in material or workmanship.