Features: 4.5" CTS BD1N stainless steel blade that's thin and razor sharp. Distinctive blade shape to maximize performance and style. Octagonal, black polypropylene handles in a Japanese style. Description: The Spyderco Minarai Series of kitchen knives is defined by their kitchen-proof, black, octagonal, polypropylene handles, and their hihg-quality CTS BD1N stainless steel blades. The Minarai Series is part of the Murray Carter Collection, and made by Spyderco in Seki City, Japan. "Minarai" means "apprentice" in Japanese, suggesting that these knives are an excellent kitchen upgrade for novices in the kitchen as well as masters. Experience cutting like never before with the Spyderco Minarai Series. Make sure to look at our stock of other Spyderco kitchen knives! Paring Knife: One of the smallest pieces of kitchen cutlery, this knife is used for precise cutting jobs with an emphasis on paring fruits and vegetables.