The Wusthof Epicure Paring Knife is a delicate, small sharp blade that is lightweight and ideal for tasks involving fruits or vegetables. The blade has a plain edge to ensure precise and clean cuts, perfect for anyone looking to create intricate fruit carvings or would like a simple and portable sized knife for small fruits and vegetables. Coming from the Wusthof Epicure series, this range is perfect for professionals and home cooks alike who want the quality and durability of a Wusthof knife, but prefer a more natural wooden tone. With handles that are made with Richlite, a type of recycled wood, every Wusthof Epicure knife has an organic wooden grain appearance and resin handles to ensure a proper grip. This line features a Japanese influenced design merged with Wusthof’s dedicated German engineering process to create a gorgeous, natural-looking line of knives that is not only aesthetically pleasing to the eyes, but also boasts the durability and resilience known of all Wusthof knives.