Chroma® Haiku 3 1/4 inch Paring knife

Haiku knives are tradition Japanese style knives. Handles are made from Honoki wood with meguki bamboo pin inserted from side of handle, just like the ancient process of the Samuri sword. Used by the winners of the 2005 and 2007 Bocuse d' Or in yon France. What does HAIKU mean: The haiku is a highly artistic form of poetry, developed among the noble classes of Japan in the 16th century. Translated literally it means “witticism.” The meter and content of a haiku are “sharpen to a fine edge.” It is written in a three-lined stanza, contains precisely seventeen syllables, and often relays a razor-sharp critique of current issues. In Japan they use only the sharpest knives to insure the most precise and finest cut. Note the following instructions to insure the knife remains in optimal condition for years to come: HAIKU knives are extremely sharp; please take special care when using them. (Keep them away from children). Never wash HAIKU knives in the dishwasher, the aggressive detergents