The short, thin, curved blade with it"s sharp tip makes it the ideal knife for peeling and coring particularly round fruits and vegetables as apples, kiwis , potatoes and others. In the professional kitchen it is also used as decorating knife for delicate work on radishes, carrots etc.. Felix Platinum knives are fully drop forged from a solid piece of Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel, vacuum hardened and precisely finished by skilled craftsmen. The result is a well balanced knife with a razor sharp edge. The design of the bolster enables easy resharpening of the full length of the blade. The synthetic, seamless and ergonomically designed handle rests securely in the hand allowing fatigueless and hygienic working.