The Le Creuset Paring Knife is a small but versatile knife for peeling, trimming and slicing. Crafted with a beautiful and durable Italian olive wood handle, the paring knife features 64 layers of Damascus steel folded around a VG-10 steel core. Forged in Solingen, Germany with a Rockwell hardness of 61, the knives hold a finely sharp edge and perform any kitchen task with ease.Features Crafted from 64 layers of premium Damascus steel with a VG-10 core; Rockwell hardness of 61; Elegant and durable Italian olive wood handle; Sharpen with appropriate ceramic or stone sharpeners as needed; Hand wash in warm, soapy water;