Condition: As New Unused Age: 2020 Material: rare wood , handmade folded steel Origin: North America Wood handle is easy to hold and handle, steel bolsters are installed to increase the beauty of knives. folded steel used for this blade consists of layers of low carbon and high carbon mixture welded, forged and hammered several times to obtain up to 200 layers. paring knife is a handy tool to keep around. It's great for peeling shallots and onions, coring tomatoes and strawberries, and digging the eyes out of potatoes. To start the process, peel your vegetable and trim it to your desired size Knife maintenance: Proper sharpening, cleaning and storage are all important knife safety tips Clean your knives as soon as you are done using it to prevent cross contamination wash your knives by hand rather than running them through the dishwasher Regularly sharpen and hone your knives to keep the blade sharp Allow knives to air dry completely before storing them.