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Windmühlenmesser 2" Birds Beak Paring Stainless Cherry Handle

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This bird's beak is perfect for smaller tasks and in-hand paring on round objects. These knives were used widely among cooka and would commonly be used in the Salle d'Office or the pantry prep room. Windmühlenmesser is known for their office knives!



About This Knife

All-around Use

Can handle almost any kitchen task.

Light Butchery OK

Safe for use around bones.

Stainless Steel

Non-reactive blade.

Tough Edge

Durable edge grind.

Ambidextrous

Suitable for all users.

Birds Beak

A bird’s beak paring knife features a small, curved blade designed for precise, controlled work. The inward curve excels at tasks like turning vegetables, peeling round produce, trimming stems, and removing blemishes with accuracy. Its compact size and pointed tip make it easy to maneuver in the hand, offering consistent results in detail-oriented prep.

Listed Length: 2"
Total Length: 6.25"
Edge Length: 2"
Heel Height:
Spine Thickness:
Weight:
Orientation: Ambidextrous

Blade Type: Stainless Steel
Steel Type:
Steel Hardness (HRC): 59-60
Reactive: Less Attention
Handle Type: Western
Handle Material: Cherry

  • This is a stainless steel knife.
  • It should be hand washed and towel dried. Dishwashers will degrade the edge and handle over time. Extended moisture exposure can still cause oxidation.
  • Use on wooden cutting boards for best results.
  • Avoid hard surfaces like bamboo or plates. Don't twist or scrape the edge on the cutting surface to avoid early dulling and edge damage.

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Medium Western Stainless

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones to a low-medium finish starting around 400 and progressing to 1000 grit with a monodiachrome strop finish. Gentle use with steel honing rods work well for as-needed edge maintenance. Avoid pull-through sharpeners and non-water-cooled mechanized sharpening. If you have to use a honing rod to be able to use the knife comfortably, it's time to sharpen the knife.

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About Windmühlenmesser - Robert Herder

Solingen, Germany

Robert Herder, also known as Windmühlenmesser (“Windmill Knives”), has crafted knives in Solingen since 1872. Renowned for thin grinds and razor-sharp edges, Windmühlenmesser uses traditional Solinger Dünnschliff (thin grind) techniques and hand-finishing on many models. Their carbon steel paring knives and classic vegetable knives are especially beloved. With wooden handles, patina-prone steel, and a lightweight feel, Windmühlenmesser knives evoke another era—yet still outperform modern mass-produced alternatives. These are tools made to be sharpened and used for life, combining elegance and enduring German craft.

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