The 9cm paring knife features an ice-hardened, precision sharpened blade, perfect for tasks requiring accuracy, such as peeling, trimming, and slicing. Fully forged from high quality German stainless steel with a hand applied 15° edge for superior sharpness, and a classically shaped DuPont handle. All Professional kitchen knives are securely boxed. The new Robert Welch Professional kitchen knives are high performance knives designed for culinary excellence, whether in use by the keen home cook or professional chef. The precision sharpened Professional 9cm/3.5" paring knife is perfect for tasks requiring accuracy, such as peeling, trimming, and slicing small fruits and vegetables. The short blade allows for more control making intricate work in the kitchen easier, allowing you to navigate around the curves and shapes of all food types. Robert Welch Professional kitchen knives feature a classic handle shape for comfort in the hand and are perfectly weighted and balanced for control in th