The Cutco 1720 Paring Knife is the ideal knife to use to peel small, round fruits and vegetables.

The blade on the 1720 paring knife is 2 3/4 inches long and is of a high-carbon surgical stainless steel-the same metal that is used in precision surgical instruments.

The handle is made from a substance called Thermo-Resin. This is the material that is used to make bowling balls and football helmets-it was designed to last a lifetime and can take the abuse of daily use. The handle will not get hot, melt or burn and it is dishwasher safe. This great knife will look as great as the day you bought it, many years into the future.

The handle on the Cutco 1720 is ergonomic, making this paring knife ideal for all hands. Left, right, large and small.

The Cutco 1720 paring knife allows you to peel very thinly. When using the Cutco 1720 to peel potatoes, you will waste very little of the potato, it is so precise.

The Cutco 1720 is the last paring knife you will ever buy. If anything, you will purchase a second or third one because this knife feels great to use, is sharp and precise and is built to last a lifetime.