Located in the scenic Hudson Valley of upstate New York, the Stone River Trading company has made a name for itself by bringing unique and innovative products to the consumer market at an outstanding value. A credit to that tradition, our ceramic knives are manufactured from the highest quality stabilized zirconium oxide material available in the world; Second only to diamonds in hardness. Each knife features a contoured ergonomically designed comfort grip handle for a sure and comfortable grip. These pieces are unbelievably sharp because they have a meticulously edged blade to retain its sharpness for 10 times longer than steel blades. Ceramic will not stain, rust or oxidize and is easy to clean. Our knives are perfect for slicing fruits and vegetables and many other cutting tasks that require precision cutting. The SRG14CKB includes a paring knife with 4" black ceramic blade that"s the perfect size for every day use. This unit comes with a sheath to protect the blade while knife is not in use.