The spear point parer is made of high quality carbon steel. It has an attractive and durable walnut handle. This parer is a great small knife for peeling, slicing and coring. Handle is secured to the tang with compression rivets. Traditional style; professional and timeless design. By Dexter-Russell. In combination with high grade materials, innovation and highly skilled craftsmen, Dexter-Russell makes tools and cutlery that are professional grade, professional tools and cutlery designed, built, and tested to be people friendly and kitchen tough. Their knives are sharp, right out of the box. Edges last longer and can be easily re-sharpened. The complete array of professional cutlery, tools, and accessories provides consistent, time-tested performance in the kitchen. The dexter edge, the right knife and solution since 1818.