Maple Bird’s Beak Parer 96mm

Dressed in beautiful, figured maple burl and delivered with a handmade buffalo leather saya, this William Porto bird’s beak paring knife features a long, versatile blade of 5160 carbon steel with dark, matte, phosphated finish. This finish covering both blade and integral forged handle bolster, provides added toughness and protection from the elements while maintaining the benefits of high-carbon steel. Razor-sharp beneath convex bevels, the blade is crafted to perform, perfect for handheld carving and peeling work above the board in the kitchen, and just as utile while foraging for herbs, fungi, fruit, and vegetables in the great outdoors. As expected of every piece by this talented Brazilian artist and bladesmith, the craftsmanship is superb every way, from the rounded blade spine’s distal taper to a fine, needle-like tip, to the soft, sculptural edges of the blade’s choil and bolster transition, the heirloom fit-up between steel and wood, and the rest. Comfortable and balanced in the hand, any bird’s beak parer makes a versatile and handy addition to the chef’s kitchen, and this build by Mr. Porto is outstanding in every way.