The razor sharp edge of our Shun Classic Vegetable Paring Knife slices its way through almost everything. Featuring the same VG-10, a hardened Japanese steel of all our Shun Classics, this knife has superior strength, flexibility and corrosion resistance-all characteristics you’ve come to expect from Shun. And as with our Classic Series, the blades are ground to a 16 degree angle, making them the sharpest out of the box. With our Pakkawood hande, there is a natural guide for finger placement for an easy and secure grip