The Shun Premier 4-inch Paring Knife is an essential tool in any kitchen. This mini-version of the Chef"s knife is very versatile - making tasks such as peeling, coring, trimming, decorating and detail work easy. The small size of this paring knife provides complete control over the blade from heel to tip. The 4-inch parer is often used in your hand rather than against a cutting board. In the tradition of Japan"s ancient sword smiths, each Damascus-clad Shun Premier knife is handcrafted in Seki