3" Bird's Beak Knife - Olneya

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A small, curved paring knife for slicing soft fruits, peeling skins or blemishes from a variety of fruits and vegetables, and cutting decorative garnishes such as rosettes in radishes or fluted mushrooms. Our bird’s beak has a concave edge profile that enables a controlled peeling style motion, to keep the tip forward and product on the edge of the knife without slipping.

Pickup currently unavailable at Reno Warehouse

Bird's beak knife, similar to a paring knife but with a concave curved blade edge. Wooden handle made from ironwood and Nitro-V stain-resistant steel blade.

3" Bird's Beak Knife - Olneya

Reno Warehouse

Pickup currently unavailable

4850 Joule Street
Suite A6
Reno NV 89502
United States

+17754331525

Knife Details

Blade Length: 3 in

Overall Length: 7.5 in

Steel: Nitro-V Stainless Steel

Handle Material: Ironwood with Black G-10 Liner and Carbon Fiber Inlay

Rockwell: 61

Weight: 1.6 oz

Spine Thickness: 0.070"

Blade Height at Heel: 0.72"

Read our steel and care guides to learn how to care for your knife.

Desert Ironwood varies in color and grain structure and may vary from the displayed photo, as each piece of wood is unique.

Knife Use

A small, curved paring knife for slicing soft fruits, peeling skins or blemishes from a variety of fruits and vegetables, and cutting decorative garnishes such as rosettes in radishes or fluted mushrooms. Our bird’s beak has a concave edge profile that enables a controlled peeling style motion, to keep the tip forward and product on the edge of the knife without slipping.

  • Excels at peeling and performing other small paring tasks in hand
  • Concave edge profile for precise and controlled motions
  • Specialized compact knife with a unique curved 3-inch blade
  • Full-tang blade made from premium Nitro-V Stainless Steel
  • Made in the USA
  • Free sharpening

Knife Care

Following proper care and maintenance will help prolong the life of your knife and ensure excellent performance.

  • Always keep your knife dry and clean!
  • Hand wash with warm soapy water. No abrasive sponges.
  • Never put your knife in the dishwasher or leave it soaking in water.
  • Dry your knife completely using an absorbent towel. We find paper towels work the best.

Important Information: All stainless steel contains some level of carbon, which is important for sharpness and performance. Because of this, light hueing can develop on stainless steel if not cleaned and dried properly.

Sharpening

A sharp knife is always safer than a dull knife.

When when your knife starts to feel dull, its time to have it sharpened. Learn more about knife sharpening for Town Cutler knives.

Introducing

The Top 3-Inch Bird's Beak Knives

A small curved knife for slicing soft fruits, peeling skins or blemishes from a variety of fruits and vegetables, and cutting decorative garnishes such as rosettes in radishes or fluted mushrooms. Our bird’s beak knife has a concave edge profile that enables a controlled peeling style motion, to keep the tip forward and product on the edge of the knife without slipping.

3" Bird's Beak knife featuring Olneya Desert Ironwood handle. The curved blade in perfect for in-hand work such as cleaning, peeling, paring, and tourné and decorative cuts.

Precision Perfected

Bird's Beak Knives, also known as tourné knives, feature a distinctive curved blade that resembles a bird's beak. This design enables unmatched precision and control in the kitchen. With its sharp fine blade and ergonomic handle, you can effortlessly peel, trim, shape, and tourné your way to endless culinary possibilities.

A Knife That Works With You

Carefully crafted with a unique concave edge profile, this small knife is designed to enable a controlled peeling motion. Whether you're delicately peeling fruits, cleaning mushrooms, or creating intricate garnishes, this knife is your go-to tool for tasks that demand finesse.

Town Cutler 3" bird's beak knife from Ag 47 knife line.

3" Bird's Beak Knife

This knife is known as the bird's beak knife, a name that aptly describes its small, curved blade resembling a bird's beak. Similar to a paring knife in size, it features a compact three-inch blade. However, its diminutive size belies its remarkable utility. It's important to exercise caution, though, as it is exceptionally sharp.

What is a bird beak knife used for?

The Town Cutler bird's beak knife is the preferred choice for peeling fruits and vegetables, especially when dealing with items like lemons, potatoes, apples, peaches, and ginger. Its exceptionally sharp, curved blade allows for precise close cuts to the peel or rind, resulting in minimal waste and maximal fruit or vegetable yield. With practice, it proves to be more efficient than a traditional vegetable peeler, significantly speeding up the peeling process.  What's particularly convenient is that it can seamlessly transition from peeling, to trimming, to slicing, especially when working on small tasks with rounded produce.

3" Bird's Beak Knife

This knife is known as the bird's beak knife, a name that aptly describes its small, curved blade resembling a bird's beak. Similar to a paring knife in size, it features a compact three-inch blade. However, its diminutive size belies its remarkable utility. It's important to exercise caution, though, as it is exceptionally sharp.

What is a bird beak knife used for?

The Town Cutler bird's beak knife is the preferred choice for peeling fruits and vegetables, especially when dealing with items like lemons, potatoes, apples, peaches, and ginger. Its exceptionally sharp, curved blade allows for precise close cuts to the peel or rind, resulting in minimal waste and maximal fruit or vegetable yield. With practice, it proves to be more efficient than a traditional vegetable peeler, significantly speeding up the peeling process.  What's particularly convenient is that it can seamlessly transition from peeling, to trimming, to slicing, especially when working on small tasks with rounded produce.

Town Cutler 3" bird's beak knife from Ag 47 knife line.

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John Z. (Granby, CO, US)
Great addition to the knife roll.

Nimble, sharp, sleek. Worth the money. It appears TC offers free sharpening for life too.