• A delicate knife for delicate tasks, this is the ultimate tool for the perfectionist in your house
• Designed to make precision cuts and unusual slices
• Handcrafted steel construction
• Bird’s beak point for sharp edge
• Lifetime Warranty

Shun Classic 2.5″ Bird’s Beak Paring Knife – Precision for Fine Detail Work

The Shun Classic 2.5″ Bird’s Beak Paring Knife is a small yet powerful tool designed for chefs and perfectionists who demand precision. ✨ With its distinctive curved blade, this specialty knife — also known as a Tourné Knife — excels at peeling, shaping, trimming, and decorative cuts on fruits and vegetables.

From sculpting radish rosettes 🌸 and fluted mushrooms 🍄 to removing blemishes or creating elegant garnishes, this knife makes detailed food prep both effortless and beautiful. Its razor-sharp edge ensures smooth, accurate cuts without bruising delicate produce.

💎 Crafted for Precision, Performance & Comfort

Each Shun Classic Bird’s Beak Knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, where centuries-old samurai swordmaking meets modern innovation.

• ⚙️ VG-MAX Steel Core – Enhanced with cobalt and vanadium for superior hardness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance.

• 🌊 32-Layer Damascus Cladding – Creates a stunning ripple pattern while reducing friction for cleaner, smoother cuts.

• 🌲 Ebony PakkaWood® Handle – Water-resistant, durable, and perfectly contoured for a comfortable grip and total control.

• ✨ 16° Double-Bevel Edge – Ultra-sharp and finely honed for precision detailing.

• ♾️ Lifetime Warranty – Backed by Shun’s renowned quality guarantee and complimentary sharpening service.

🏆 The Shun Classic Series – Beauty in Every Blade

The Shun Classic Collection offers the widest range of Japanese and Western-style blades, each handcrafted through over 100 meticulous steps. 🌸

The hallmark Damascus “suminigashi” pattern reflects the brand’s dedication to artistry, while the ergonomic D-shaped handle ensures perfect balance and control. Designed to perform “at the peak of perfection” (旬) — every Shun knife is both a masterpiece and a precision tool. ⚔️

🌸 About Shun Cutlery

For over 100 years, Shun, a division of the Kai Corporation, has produced premium Japanese cutlery in Seki City, the legendary home of samurai swordsmiths. Each knife embodies the perfect harmony of ancient craftsmanship and modern innovation, transforming every cooking task into an act of precision and beauty. 🇯🇵

Explore more Shun Classic knives at J.L. Hufford, where tradition meets culinary artistry. 🍱

✅ 2.5″ Bird’s Beak Knife | 💎 VG-MAX Steel | 🌊 32-Layer Damascus | 🌲 PakkaWood Handle | Handcrafted in Japan | ♾️ Lifetime Warranty

Use and Care

Proper Cutting Techniques: Shun Cutlery is designed to be used in a smooth, slicing motion, never in a "chopping" manner. When you cut, always push forward and down, and pull back toward your body to retain your blade's edge. Repeat this motion as you cut. Always pay close attention to your fingers to prevent injury. 

Cleaning: A Shun knife is a fantastic investment for your kitchen, so properly washing your knife is essential. Always hand wash Shun knives with gentle dish soap and a non-abrasive brush. Do not use soaps with citrus extracts or bleach as they can promote rust. Rinse and towel dry immediately after washing. Do no drag the edge of the knife on the towel as it can cut through and cause injury. Always blot dry the cutting edge. 

Proper Knife Storage: Knives have to be stored in a safe place to protect the cutting edge and guarding against injuries. There are some options for storing your knives. Magnetic knife bars are convenient and safe for chefs who want to be able to view their blades and easily access then. They attach to the wall and firmly hold knives in place.  A wooden knife block is the best way to store knives on the counter. The size of the block varies with the number of knives to be store. Most Zwilling J.A. Henckels blocks also have a slot for a honing steel and kitchen shears. 

Cutting Surfaces: The cutting surface you use makes a big difference in keeping your knives sharp. A cutting boards with good quality will help retain a sharp edge for substantially longer. Soft woods such as hinoki, wooden, or bamboo cutting boards, and quality polyethylene boards. Avoid surfaces that can dull or damage the knife such as china, marble, granite, tile, Formica, porcelain, stainless counter tops and glass; these surfaces can be very hard on your knives. Remember, all cutting boards and surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly immediately after use to avoid harmful bacteria growth.

Honing and Sharpening: Regular honing is necessary to maintain the a sharp cutting edge. Weekly honing will significantly extend the time between sharpening. For sharpening, it is recommended to use a whetstone, or send knives in Kai USA Ltd for a free sharpening service. Shun brand products are sold by Kai USA Ltd. and are backed by a Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting their products through this warranty, Shun will sharpen any Shun knife for free for the lifetime of the owner. The knife owner pays for shipping and processing and Shun experts will sharpen the knife for free. Sharpening is done in Shun's Tualatin, Oregon facility, using the same horizontal sharpening wheel to put the original edge back on Shun knife. Called a hiromai, this sharpening wheel, and the skills of knife experts ensure a Shun-sharp edge every time.

Warranty

Unless otherwise stated here, Shun cutlery from Kai USA Ltd. carries a limited warranty for the lifetime of the owner. Shun guarantees their cutlery will perform as advertised when properly used and maintained, and is free of manufacturing defects in material and construction. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to normal signs of wear, rust, damage or breakage due to improper maintenance, accidents, loss or theft. Any product we determine to be defective will be repaired or replaced solely at Shun's discretion. To receive warranty repair or replacement, the owner must send the product to be evaluated by Kai USA Warranty Services in their Tualatin, Oregon headquarters. In addition to the provisions of this warranty, the owner may also have other rights that can vary by state. No other warranties are implied or expressed other than what is specifically stated here. If you have a warranty concern, please do not return your knife to the place of purchase. 

Wood Accessories 90-Day Warranty

Shun's wood accessories are made of natural materials that will show wear over time. This is not a defect. Shun's 90-Day Warranty protect you against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Please visit Shun's website for warranty details.