Shun VB0700 Sora Paring Knife, 3-1/2-Inch 3 1/2-Inch Sora Paring Knife for paring and coring fruits and vegetables by Shun Sora knives feature a VG10 cutting core with stainless steel on either side, creating a san mai edge that provides stain resistance Blades have a mirror-polished Japanese 420J blade upper and a 16-degree cutting edge on either side Made with a traditional handle design in easy to care for textured TPE polymer Hand wash only; made in Japan