The Shun Classic Blonde 3.5" Paring Knife (DM0700W) is a small, all-purpose blade that is essential in the kitchen. It can easily handle the small tasks, from peeling and coring produce, to mincing garlic and smaller ingredients. Its size makes it more easily maneuverable that a full on chefs knife, or even a utility knife. Shun Classic Blonde is everything you love about the venerable Shun Classic series, but with a beautiful blonde Pakkawood handle. Crafted to exactly the same standards as its sister line, the Shun Classic Blonde knives feature gorgeous Damascus clad blades of layered stainless steel around a proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, offering maximum cutting performance, strength, corrosion resistance, and of course a razor-sharp 16° edge. These handcrafted knife are design with a full composite tang so each Classic remains lightweight, yet perfectly balanced. Finished off with a D-shaped Blonde Pakkawood handle, the Shun Classics are comfortable and offer a secure, traditional Japanese grip. Take care of your Shun Classic Blonde 3.5" Paring Knife and all your Shun Knives with a Knife Care Kit .