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Small curved silver blade with dark wooden handle and metal guard

Kessaku

Kessaku KES43030 2.75" Bird's Beak Paring Knife

SKU CH-1RT7-TZTBS MPN KES43030

A 2.75-inch bird's beak paring knife forged from high-carbon 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, nitrogen-cooled to 58 Rockwell hardness and hand-sharpened to 16 degrees per side

  • Color familySilver
  • Product colorSilver
  • Forged 7Cr17MoV steel resists corrosion and holds an edge
  • Nitrogen-cooled heat treatment reaches 58 Rockwell for lasting sharpness
  • Hand-honed 16° per side delivers clean, precise cuts
  • Pakkawood handle with resin band withstands heat, cold and moisture
  • Full-tang construction with triple rivets gives secure, balanced control

Purpose and User

The Kessaku KES43030 is a 2.75-inch bird's beak paring knife from the Ronin Series. Its curved blade suits precision peeling, tourne cuts and intricate garnish work. Professional chefs and serious home cooks who value traditional Japanese craftsmanship will appreciate the hand-finished edge. Buyers needing a general-purpose chef's knife or a longer slicing blade should choose a different tool.

Compatibility and Setup

Verify that your knife block, magnetic strip or sheath accommodates a 2.75-inch blade with a 2.75-inch custom guard. The full-tang, triple-riveted construction adds handle bulk, so measure the slot width before ordering. Ensure you are comfortable maintaining a 16-degree per side edge angle with appropriate whetstones or guided systems. No special storage hardware is included.

Thermals Noise and Power

As a manual cutting tool the knife produces no heat, noise or electrical draw during use. The 7Cr17MoV stainless steel hardened to 58 Rockwell resists corrosion and holds its edge through extended prep sessions. Hand wash and dry immediately to protect the pakkawood handle and nitrogen-cooled blade. No external power or cooling is required.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Knives, Machetes & Field Tools, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $17.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 256 comparable items (median $43.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameKessaku
Model nameKES43030
Product colorSilver
Color familySilver

Questions about this item

Does the Kessaku KES43030 come with a sheath or must I buy one separately?

The knife includes a custom 2.75-inch blade guard that fits the blade. No separate sheath is mentioned in the specifications.

How does the 7Cr17MoV steel with 58 Rockwell hardness compare to softer steels for edge holding?

The 58 Rockwell hardness indicates a hard blade that holds a keen 16-degree edge well, while the nitrogen-cooled 7Cr17MoV stainless steel adds corrosion resistance for kitchen use.

Will the 2.75-inch blade and pakkawood handle feel balanced for detailed tourne cuts?

The full-tang construction and triple-rivet pakkawood handle provide balance and knuckle clearance for precise control during intricate turning and peeling tasks.

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