Small blade, absolute control.The Kai Shun Classic Paring Knife 9 cm is an essential tool for precision work in the kitchen. Its small, sharply pointed blade is ideal for peeling, trimming, and shaping fruit and vegetables, as well as handling fine detail tasks where accuracy matters most. From garlic and ginger to apples and potatoes, this knife offers exceptional control both in hand and on the board.Slightly longer than many paring knives, it provides added reach and confidence when working with larger produce, making peeling and trimming easier and more efficient. Balanced, nimble, and razor sharp, it is the kind of knife you will reach for constantly once it is in your hand.Handcrafted in Japan, it takes more than 100 steps to make each Shun knife. The Shun Classic series features beautiful Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles. Yet behind these handcrafted knives beauty is function; razor-sharp blades offer top performance.Shun Classics proprietary high-performance VG-MAX steel, which provides incredible edge retention, is clad with 34 layers of Damascus stainless steel on each side (a total of 69 layers). Ground and bead-blasted, revealing the flowing pattern of the layered steel. The result is a line of knives that are sharp, durable, corrosion-resistant, and beautiful to behold.Features:VG MAX hardened Japanese steel cutting core69-layer Damascus stainless steel blade constructionSmall pointed blade for detailed precision workIdeal for peeling, trimming, and fine choppingDouble bevelled 16 cutting angle on each sideBlade hardness 60 HRCHeritage finish blade that develops a natural patinaD shaped ebony coloured PakkaWood handle for comfort and controlBlade length 9 cmHandcrafted in JapanNSF certified for commercial kitchen usePresented in an attractive gift boxLimited manufacturer warrantyA compact knife that delivers total confidence for the finest kitchen tasks.Read through ourShun Blogto find out more information about this top-end brand and the differences between their ranges.See all Chefs ComplementsShun Knives here.