Ideal for trimming, peeling, coring or other detail work, the muti-purpose Dragon Fire 3.5" Paring Knife can also be used to chop smaller goods like ginger and garlic. The handle is made of FDA approved red resin and linen Canvas Micarta with three stainless steel rivets. The canvas material is dyed red and brilliantly finished to last for decades. Yaxell Dragon knives are a perfect blend of Japanese craftsmanship and advanced American steel and technology.