A bird’s beak knife, also known as a tourné knife, is a small, curved-blade knife designed for precision cutting tasks. Its distinctive curved blade resembles a bird’s beak, allowing for better control when peeling, trimming, or shaping fruits and vegetables. Commonly used in professional kitchens, this knife is ideal for creating tourné cuts, where vegetables like potatoes or carrots are shaped into small, football-like forms for even cooking and elegant presentation. The curved blade also makes it excellent for peeling round fruits like apples and oranges with minimal waste. Its ergonomic design enhances precision, making it a valuable tool for chefs and home cooks alike.

The Shun Classic Series unites centuries-old Japanese Samurai blacksmithing with today's modern and technically-sophisticated manufacturing processes. The result is an exceedingly high-quality range of Damascus knives, engineered with attention to the most minute details and designed to always retain its sharpness. The knives are therefore ideally suited for professional use.

The Shun Classic blades are gorgeous to look at due to the distinctive semigloss pattern exhibited by the Damascus steel composite comprising 32 layers. This combination with the elegant, tapering handle made of black pakkawood, results in an overall aesthetic design that puts quality and functionality at its core.

Weight: 61g

Handle Material: Wa (Japanese) Handle, black pakka wood and steel end

Handle Length: 105mm (4.1")

Blade Length: mm (")

Blade Depth: mm

Thickness at spine: mm

Thickness at tip: mm

Cutting Edge: Double 50/50

Blade Material: VG-Max core steel with 32 Damascus layers

Hardness (Rockwell scale): 61 - 62