VG10 stainless is one of the most trusted kitchen knife alloys in the Japanese industry - excellent edge retention, good toughness, and full corrosion resistance at HRC 60. TOJIRO uses it in san mai construction with 13-chrome stainless cladding in the CLASSIC line - formerly the Tojiro DP - building a knife that is thinner, harder, and sharper than most Western alternatives at the same price. Made in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture since 1955.
The bird's beak paring knife has a curved blade specifically designed for tournee cuts, decorative vegetable work, and the kind of in-hand detail cuts where a straight blade is awkward. At just 1.9 oz, it is the smallest and lightest knife in the CLASSIC line.
What Customers Are Saying: Eleven five-star reviews. Michael calls the fit, finish, and factory sharpness superb, especially at this price point. Dwight praises the quality as consistent with the rest of his TOJIRO collection - sharp, great for peeling, and he warns appropriately about the sharpness. Multiple reviewers note this is a specialty knife with a specific use - it excels at decorative work, tournee cuts, and detail peeling where straight blades are clumsy. For cooks who do this kind of work, the VG10 construction and TOJIRO quality make it an easy recommendation.
Care Instructions: VG10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher for best longevity. Do not use on bones, frozen foods, or hard crusts. Sharpen on quality water stones and hone regularly with a ceramic rod to maintain peak performance.Brand: TOJIRO
Line: CLASSIC (formerly DP)
Location: Sanjo City, Niigata, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Steel: VG10 Stainless
Cladding: 13 Chrome Stainless
HRC: 60
Edge Grind: Even, Double Bevel
Handle: Black Micarta - Full Tang
Bolster: Stainless Steel
Rivets: 3 Stainless
Weight: 1.9 oz (54 g)
Blade Length: 70 mm
Total Length: 190 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
Blade Height: 24 mm
The bird's beak paring knife has a curved blade specifically designed for tournee cuts, decorative vegetable work, and the kind of in-hand detail cuts where a straight blade is awkward. At just 1.9 oz, it is the smallest and lightest knife in the CLASSIC line.
What Customers Are Saying: Eleven five-star reviews. Michael calls the fit, finish, and factory sharpness superb, especially at this price point. Dwight praises the quality as consistent with the rest of his TOJIRO collection - sharp, great for peeling, and he warns appropriately about the sharpness. Multiple reviewers note this is a specialty knife with a specific use - it excels at decorative work, tournee cuts, and detail peeling where straight blades are clumsy. For cooks who do this kind of work, the VG10 construction and TOJIRO quality make it an easy recommendation.
Care Instructions: VG10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher for best longevity. Do not use on bones, frozen foods, or hard crusts. Sharpen on quality water stones and hone regularly with a ceramic rod to maintain peak performance.
Reviews
11 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Excellent Tojiro KnifePosted By: Michael
29 people found this review helpful
A bird's beak paring knife has had a place in my kitchen and knife roll for many years. While not suitable for every task, when called for (decorative and/or detail work), no other knife fills the bill. F&F and OOTB sharpness is superb especially considering the price point.
29 people found this review helpful
A bird's beak paring knife has had a place in my kitchen and knife roll for many years. While not suitable for every task, when called for (decorative and/or detail work), no other knife fills the bill. F&F and OOTB sharpness is superb especially considering the price point.
Bird Beak Tojiro Bird's Beak Paring Knife Excellent Bird Beak Paring Knife GREAT KNIFE Great handling Impressive Posted By: Leow Sek Luan - verified customer
27 people found this review helpful
I'm surprised by how good this knife is. I was planning to by a similar knife by Shun when i happened on CKTG and I'm very glad I did. The knife is a great value, versatile and outperforms many of my far more expensive knives
27 people found this review helpful
I'm surprised by how good this knife is. I was planning to by a similar knife by Shun when i happened on CKTG and I'm very glad I did. The knife is a great value, versatile and outperforms many of my far more expensive knives
Great knife Tojiro Bird's Beak Tojiro DP Bird's BeakPosted By: Jay - verified customer
27 people found this review helpful
Wonderful knife! I work with lots of small round fruits and a straight paring knife makes the cutting harder while the birds beak allows me to follow the contour of the fruit. The handle fits well, the blade is sharp and much, much stronger than I expected. I wish there was a better cover for this instead of the plastic insert
27 people found this review helpful
Wonderful knife! I work with lots of small round fruits and a straight paring knife makes the cutting harder while the birds beak allows me to follow the contour of the fruit. The handle fits well, the blade is sharp and much, much stronger than I expected. I wish there was a better cover for this instead of the plastic insert
Must havePosted By: Ken K - verified customer
23 people found this review helpful
If you cook anything, you should have one of these knives. Great price, very sharp, excellent for peeling anything, and even deveining shrimp. Wonderful piece and handy to have in the kitchen.
23 people found this review helpful
If you cook anything, you should have one of these knives. Great price, very sharp, excellent for peeling anything, and even deveining shrimp. Wonderful piece and handy to have in the kitchen.
