The Cuisine::pro® CLASSIC 4" Serrated Paring Knife is well suited to prepping small fruits, trimming herbs, and slicing through slippery produce like grapes or citrus. A kitchen staple for precise, textured cuts. The blade is made from German stainless steel 1.4116, measured at 55 on the Rockwell hardness scale. Handle construction: Polymer. Hand wash with mild soap and warm water, then rinse and dry immediately. Do not place in the dishwasher. Backed by the Cuisine::pro lifetime warranty. Recommended uses: Fruits, Vegetables, Sandwiches.