THERIAS & L'ECONOME BIRD'S BEAK Paring Knife 2.5 INCH Therias & L'econome BIRD'S BEAK Paring Knife 2.50 INCH BLADE 9 CM the blade material is Z40C13  with 0.4% of carbon and 13% of chromium (stainless steel) versatile of all parers: for mincing shallots, onions and herbs as well as cleaning and cutting vegetables. high carbon stainless steel. natural wooden handle 2 metal rivets in the handle.