A cutting insert having two end portions and an intermediate portion extending longitudinally between the two end portions. The intermediate portion has N side surfaces and N primary cutting edges. The N primary cutting edges are formed at the intersection of adjacent side surfaces. Each one of the N primary cutting edges extends from one end portion to the other end portion. At least N secondary cutting edges formed on at least one of the two end portions. A cutting corner is formed between a primary cutting edge and a secondary cutting edge. Each secondary cutting edge extending away from the cutting corner in a direction generally away from the intermediate portion.