The Bird's Beak is a traditional leatherworking knife design that has stood the test of time for one simple reason – it works.
 
Designed specifically for cutting curves, the long blade and open grip encourage the knife to naturally follow a line, rather than being influenced by small movements of the hand. It is surprising just how much a short blade and tight grip can affect the accuracy of a cut.
 
The sweeping curve of the blade also lends itself particularly well to freehand cutting. Think of the needle of a record player following the groove of a record; when used with a light touch, the knife naturally tracks the line with excellent control.
 
The Bird's Beak is available in three steel options:
O1 tool steel – excellent edge retention and easy to sharpen, but requires regular care to prevent corrosion. Fitted with a British Beech handle.
D2 tool steel – excellent wear resistance and edge retention, with greater corrosion resistance than O1. Available with Indian Rosewood or North American Black Walnut handles.
14C28N stainless steel – cryogenically treated for enhanced performance, with excellent corrosion resistance and edge retention. Available with Indian Rosewood or North American Black Walnut handles.
 
Specifications
Blade: O1 tool steel, D2 tool steel or cryogenically treated 14C28N stainless steel
Blade length: 3¼" (83mm)
Blade width: ⅞" (22mm)
Blade thickness: 2.5mm
Hardness: 57 HRC
Overall length: 6¾" (171mm)
Handle length: 3½" (89mm)
Handle: British Beech, Indian Rosewood or North American Black Walnut, dependent on steel choice
Fixings: Polished solid brass bar
Handle finish: Mineral oil
Made in: Sheffield, England
 
D2 Tool Steel – Final Remaining Stock
As part of our transition away from D2 steel, the remaining D2 Bird's Beak knives are available at 25% off. Once the remaining D2 knives are sold, they will not be produced again in this specification.
 
Sharpening
For best results, we recommend maintaining the curved edge using a round strop charged with polishing compound.
 
Care
O1 tool steel requires some care to prevent corrosion. Keep the blade clean and dry when not in use and apply a light coat of oil periodically, particularly if the knife is being stored for any length of time.
 
D2 tool steel offers good corrosion resistance and requires less maintenance than O1. We still recommend keeping the blade clean and dry after use.
 
14C28N stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance and requires minimal maintenance. Keep the blade clean and dry to maintain its finish.
 
Please Note
Our knives are made as working tools and may show minor cosmetic marks from the manufacturing and finishing processes, including light scratches or marks to the surface of the steel.
These cosmetic variations do not affect the performance or functionality of the knife.
 
Personalisation
Custom laser engraving is available for this knife. Add the knife to your basket and select the laser engraving option to add your chosen message.
Simply add your knife to the basket and select the laser engraving option to create a truly personal tool.
 
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