MAC PK 25 Chef Series 2½ Inch Bird's Beak Paring Knife - Professional Kitchen Tool for Precision Peeling & Garnishing | Free Shipping

The bird's beak or French tourne knife was initially designed for creating a specific garnish called a Tourne.  However this knife can be used for peeling garnishing and for intricate melon carving.  The pointed tip is useful for removing strawberry stems and tomato stems.

Knife Specs:

Knife Length: 6.56

Weight: 0.9 oz

Blade Length: 2.63

Blade Height: 0.60

Blade Thickness: 1.5 mm

Chef Series Features:

• 2.0-2.5mm thin blades for less wedging into cuts and for producing a sharper knife.
• Original Molybdenum steel has better edge-retention and is easier to sharpen than most other brands.
• Western-style shapes with a pointed tip and a handle that is in-line with the spine of the blade (On most knives in this series).
• Light-weight due to the lack of a bolster and the thin blade eases stress on your hand and arm.
• Razor-sharp edge that made MAC knives famous over 40 years ago.
• Completely tapered from spine to edge creating a V-shaped blade that glides through cuts with ease.
• Perfectly balanced weight distribution creates a sense of comfort when holding the knife and keeps you in control of the blade.
• Slightly curved edge allows you to use almost any style of cutting whether it is a European rocking motion or a Japanese slicing motion.
• Pakka wood handle has the look and feel of natural wood but lasts much longer. (Except PB-60)
• Comfortable balance light-weight sharp edge and thin blade all combine to create a precision tool that is easy to handle and control; reducing the risk of hurting yourself while working on the cutting board.