The Messermeister Petite Messer 3″ Clip Point Parer has an angled nose and a slightly curved blade that works well peeling and coring foods or mincing and cutting small items. This knife includes a matching plastic sheath for chefs on-the-go and storage protection. Made from German 1.4116 stainless carbon alloy blade resists stains and corrosion, exhibits toughness and durability, holds its edge retention, and is easy to resharpen to a razor-like edge.