LamsonSharp Silver Forged Paring Knife, 3 1/2" : This LamsonSharp paring knife is the essential prep tool to peel thin shavings from vegetables, dice, mince and chop exactly for quick, efficient prep. Precision-forged from a single piece of the finest high-carbon stainless-steel, the Lamson paring knife undergoes more than 40 steps to completion. The blade is heated to 2,000 F, then forged in a 50-ton press and tempered to the perfect 58 degrees Rockwell to achieve razor sharpness. Convex-ground blade is polished, hand-edged and honed, creating the superior edge retention that has established Lamson as the experts in American-made cutlery. The Lamson paring knife provides the perfect balance of carbon and chromium for a high degree of resistance to corrosion and unprecedented physical strength. Full tang triple-riveted to comfortable-grip Pakkawood handle for lifetime durability. Lamson professional-quality granny tools complement the design and durability of this forged paring knife. Hand wash. High-carbon stainless-steel from Solingen, Germany. Made in the USA. Lifetime manufacturer warranty. Lamson blades are guaranteed sharp for life. Lamson provide a lifetime of free factory knife sharpening with every knife or knife set. Established in Massachusetts in the early 1800s, Lamson & Goodnow is the oldest, most-respected manufacturer of cutlery in the United States. Engineered with impeccable attention to detail, early designs are stilly widely used, continuing the legacy of precision craftsmanship and pride in quality workmanship with every tool. Product Features Razor-sharp edge quickly peels, slices, minces and chops for ultra-fast kitchen prep Precision forged from a single piece of the finest high-carbon stainless-steel from Solingen, Germany Lamson cutlery undergoes more than 40 meticulous steps to completion, beginning with heating of the blade to 2,000 F Blade is then forged in a 50-ton press and tempered to the perfect 58 degree Rockwell hardness Convex-ground blade is polished, hand-edged and honed to create the superior edge retention The perfect balance of carbon and chromium for high degree of resistance to corrosion and physical strength Full tang triple-riveted to comfortable-grip, richly-grained Pakkawood handle for lifetime durability Lamson blades are guaranteed sharp for life, offering free sharpening at the manufacturing facility (contact Lamson at lamsonsharp.com for return form)