Meridian Elite
Bird's Beak Garnishing Knife - 2.5"

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The 2.5” Bird’s Beak Knife makes garnishing an artform. Turn, peel, and trim with sculptor-like precision and curve-loving flair.

SKU

E/3680-2.1/2

Origin

Solingen, Germany

Handle

Polyoxymethylene

Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116

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Meridian Elite Bird's Beak Garnishing Knife with a curved stainless steel blade and triple rivet black handle
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For the detail-obsessed, the Meridian Elite 2.5” Bird’s Beak Garnishing Knife is your backstage pass to culinary finesse. Its curved blade is ideal for peeling fruits, shaping garnishes, and creating vegetable rosettes with ease and control. The hooked tip hugs contours and excels at precision tasks where straight blades fall short. Forged in Solingen, Germany and built to exacting standards, this petite powerhouse turns prep into performance. From cocktail garnishes to Michelin-level plating, it's a must-have for serious presentation.

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Product Specs

Origin

Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany

Overall

Length: 6.97 in | 177 mm

Blade Type

The bird's beak parer name comes from the curved blade shape, which resembles a bird's beak.

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Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116
Satin
Hand Finished 3-Stage
Flat Grind
15º
58 HRC
Ambidextrous

Handle

Polyoxymethylene

Blade

Width: 0.79 in | 20 mm
Length: 2.68 in | 68 mm
Thickness at spine: 2.0 mm

Handle

Length (including bolster): 4.25 in | 108 mm

Tasks

This parer is a specialized kitchen tool designed for peeling, paring, and trimming fruits and vegetables.

Care

Do not place in dishwasher… Seriously, don’t even think about it!

Hand-wash only with warm water and a mild detergent; rise and dry immediately

Clean the blade right away after slicing acidic or salty foods like tomatoes, citrus and vinegar based items

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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Love

"Love the knife, I have a whole set"

— Vince T. (5/5)

Outstanding ☀️

"This knife will cut your nuts off"

— Cynthia W. (5/5)

I had a cheaper version

"I had a cheaper version of this knife and always meant to replace it. I'm so glad I finally did! This is.a professional feeling knife that is good in my hand, just weighty enough and well balanced. Thank you. Todd"

— Todd A. (5/5)

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