Shun Classic 2.5" Bird’s Beak Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Vegetable & Fruit Knife, VG-MAX Core with Damascus Stainless Steel Cladding, Pakkawood Handle, Small Tool for Intricate, Decorative Designs

This knife is so easy to use and sharp as a razor. Elegant design and look

This is one of my favorite Shan knives and I have the full set. This really works well for doing small work like cutting out the cores and vegetables. I would buy this knife again if something happened to my current one I must for everyone to have.

Love this knife. Expensive but the best paring knife i’ve used.Bigger than listed. Wish i had time to take a photo but i have 3 babies. This blade words for golden kiwis to big fuji apples and asian pears. It is the right size for almost any fruit you plan on using a paring knife for. Not too small.

Handles wonderfully, classic Shun quality very sharp as expected.If you don't own Shun knives you are missing out

I didn’t think I’d use this knife as much as I do. I’ve been using it every day to half grapes and hull strawberries for my kids. Super sharp and cuts well. Love!

This is a nice and generous house warming gift!

After speaking with several professional chefs and doing extensive research on the making and production of high quality knives, I bought several of these Shun knives. I could hardly be more pleased. These knives literally slide through food. From prepping crisp vegetables to slicing heavy cuts of beef and pork these knives are fantastic.The "D" shaped grips are either left or right handed so be sure to get the right type. The 'birds beak" paring knive is teriffic for fruit and vegetables. All these knives are sharp beyound belief!And the price (which is not cheap) includes free resharpening once a year for life from the factory. These knives should last at least 3-4 generations if cared for.

Different cooks will require certain types of knives, and one knife I can't do without is a bird's beak peeler. I use it for peeling eggplant, Korean melon, turnips, and also for slicing cherry tomatoes in half. I previously had a Wustof Classic bird's beak which was a very good knife, but all my other knives are Shun, and I can feel the difference. I have the Shun honing blade, which if not careful can make non Japanese knives dull. I gave the Wustof away and bought the Shun. The Wustof was sharp, but the Shun is even sharper. Someone other than me opened the package and cut themselves, so be careful when opening the box. The knife itself is enclosed in cardboard. Some other Shun knives I have bought had a cheap plastic cover.These knives are best stored in a block or magnetic strip and should never be washed in the dishwasher. A non abrasive sponge or natural bristle brush with some soap & hot water should do the job.