Victorinox Swiss Classic 2.5-inch Bird’s Beak Paring Knife

Specifications

• Series: Victorinox Swiss Classic
• Type: Bird’s beak (tourne) paring knife
• Blade length: 2.5 inches (6.3 cm)
• Blade shape: Curved bird’s beak
• Edge: Straight (plain) edge
• Blade: stamped high-carbon stainless steel
• Hardness: 55 to 56 HRC
• Handle: Swiss Classic polypropylene, black, textured
• Made in: Switzerland
• Warranty: Victorinox lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship
• Model number: Victorinox 6.7503

Victorinox Paring Knives

Spear point parers have a pointed tip for coring and in-hand work; sheep’s foot parers have a straight edge that meets the board along its length. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains each shape, and the full range is in our Victorinox paring knives category.

Keeping the Edge

A curved bird’s beak edge is very difficult to sharpen on a flat stone. Victorinox steel responds well to a ceramic hone and a steel rod, which keep the edge sharp without reshaping the curve. Our Honing Rod Guide explains the options.

Care

• The Swiss Classic handle will not be harmed by a dishwasher, though washing by hand and drying at once keeps the edge from knocking against other items.
• Cut on wood or soft composite boards rather than glass, stone or ceramic.
• Store in a block, on a magnetic strip or in a sleeve such as the Victorinox Knife Safe for 2.5-inch to 4-inch Knives, not loose in a drawer.