The soft stainless steel cladding on this birds beak paring knife shields a hard carbon steel core, allowing the cutting edge to be heat treated to a higher HRC without sacrificing durability. Because the outer layers are softer, future thinning are less labor-intensive.

*Seconds quality, makers mark is shallow. Proportions look awkward. They can’t all be aces.*

• size: 2 5/8” blade / 6 3/4” overall

• weight: 30 grams

• blade: 416 stainless over 80CrV2 carbon steel san mai laminate

• handle: blue smoke sycamore (Jonesborough, TN)