WÜSTHOF’s Ikon Series- Handles made from durable African Blackwood, one of the hardest woods in the world. Small, versatile knife with slim blade and plain edge: this paring knife is the second most important knife to have in the kitchen. The small, narrow blade tapers to a point at the tip and is easy to handle making it the perfect knife to trim and slice and peel small produce such as garlic cloves and herbs.