Grace, elegance, and sophistication feature highly in Japanese culture. The authentic Japanese blade design and extraordinary sharpness of the Miyabi knives will delight lovers of Japanese cuisine. They will appreciate their perfect balance and comfortable handle. The Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD Paring Knife is a small Asian vegetable knife with a strong blade, straight cutting edge, and firm tip. Cleans, peels, and cuts small fruit and vegetables and is also suitable for cutting out spots and blemishes. Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD range combines the greatest in hardening technology, most precious knife materials, and the artistry of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.