Messermeister Four Seasons Serrated Spear Point Paring Knife, 4-Inch You will find yourself using the Messermeister Four Seasons 4 Serrated Spear Point Paring Knife daily for a variety of tasks requiring accuracy. This knife has a stamped serrated edge blade that tapers to a point and is designed to be an all-purpose knife, similar to a chef's knife, except smaller. The compact blade and molded handle will facilitate trimming, peeling and slicing of produce. The saw teeth will grab smooth or waxy surfaces to aid in easy cutting. The Messermeister Four Seasons knife collection stands up to the daily challenges and high volume of commercial kitchens. They are die-cut from a single billet of fine German stainless stamping steel alloy and outfitted with colorful, over-sized, molded hygienic handles. These knives are constructed to resist oxidation to repeated exposure to moisture, easily sharpen on a honing steel and offer an extensive selection of blades for specific food service tasks. Assembled in Santa Catarina, Portugal by competent craftsmen. The German 1.4116 stainless carbon alloy blade resists stains and corrosion, exhibits toughness and durability, holds its edge retention, and is easy to resharpen to a razor-like edge. This knife line is one-piece stamped, which produces a strong blade from heel to tip. The blades are heat treated and cooled to achieve a Rockwell of 56-57. The over-sized, hygienic, molded, seamless polypropylene handles provide comfort for the extreme demands of a commercial kitchen. Handcrafted in Santa Catarina, Portugal. The Knife for Life guarantee provides a lifetime warranty against material and manufacturing defects.