The soft stainless steel cladding on this paring knife shields a hard carbon steel core, allowing the cutting edge to be heat treated to a higher HRC without sacrificing durability. Because the outer layers are softer, future thinning are less labor-intensive. Beyond the performance benefits, the blade is simply beautiful. Copper bolster, tapered full tang handle and beautiful redbud from right here in Jonesborough, TN.

• size: 3 5/8” blade / 7 5/8” overall

• weight: 74 grams

• blade: 416 stainless over 80CrV2 carbon steel san mai laminate

• handle: stabilized redbud (gift from D. Trent) Jonesborough, TN, copper bolster & hardware