Vintage French Paring Knife 80mm Inox Steel Wood Handle 2223

Experience the Control of a Vintage French Curved Paring Knife - 80mm of Inox Steel Built for Precision Detail Work

The Specs

• Style: Curved paring knife (tourné/bird's beak style)
• Blade Length: 80mm
• Steel: Inox (stainless) steel
• Bevel: Double bevel
• Handle: Wood (traditional French style)
• Origin: France
• Condition: Pre-owned, vintage
• SKU: 2223

Why This Knife Works

The curved paring knife is one of the most specialised tools in the French kitchen tradition - a blade geometry designed for work that a straight edge simply cannot do as well. At 80mm, this vintage example has a little more reach than the smallest curved parers, making it versatile for turning vegetables, peeling round fruits, scoring, and any close detail work where the curved profile gives you a natural advantage. The inox steel blade resists corrosion and holds a clean edge through regular use, while the traditional wood handle sits comfortably in the hand. A vintage French curved parer in this condition is a rare and genuinely useful addition to any serious kitchen.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing to protect both the blade and the wood handle
• Condition the wood handle occasionally with food-safe mineral oil to prevent drying and cracking
• Hone carefully on a fine honing rod - follow the curve of the blade
• Sharpen with a professional sharpener familiar with curved blades
• Store in a knife roll or protective sleeve - never loose in a drawer