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Review: Zwilling Pro 2.75" Bird's Beak Peeling Knife

Published on 11/13/2023 · 3 min readCurated Expert, Di Doherty, has tested this product to give you their unbiased, definitive take.
Di Doherty, Kitchen Expert
By Kitchen Expert Di Doherty
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The Curated Take

4.2/5

The Zwilling Pro 2.75" Bird's Beak Peeling Knife excels in the tasks it's designed for, making it an excellent choice for those who frequently peel and core fruits and vegetables. Its high-quality stainless steel blade is sharp and maintains its edge, ideal for peeling apples, peaches, and potatoes or coring strawberries and tomatoes. The comfortable, non-slip synthetic handle adds to its ease of use. This knife is ideal for individuals looking for a dedicated, efficient tool for specific kitchen prep tasks, particularly involving fruits and vegetables.

Ideal for
  • Excellent for peeling apples, peaches, and vegetables
  • Great for halving drupes such as peaches and plums, as the curved blade fits nicely around the pit
  • Works well for coring strawberries and tomatoes
Not ideal for
  • Knife's pointed tip can get stuck in the cutting board if it slips
  • Can slice, but it's better to have a second knife handy
Blade Quality
Di Doherty, Curated Expert
The blade is high quality, as it holds an edge very well. It also doesn't flex, even when I've tried to cut something that's too much for a knife this...Read more
Blade Sharpness
Di Doherty, Curated Expert
While I've only used this knife for peeling, I have yet to have to sharpen it. It has maintained its razor-sharp edge, allowing me to cut close to the peel...Read more
Handle Quality
Di Doherty, Curated Expert
While the handle is made of a synthetic material, it doesn't feel plasticky. It's a comfortable shape, fitting nicely in my hand. I always end up with fruit juice all...Read more
Versatility
Di Doherty, Curated Expert
This is a specialty knife, so the main selling point isn't that it's multi-purpose. That said, its versatility is low. The curved blade is ideal for peeling and coring but...Read more
Blade Length
Di Doherty, Curated Expert
Unless I plan to peel something particularly large, the small blade is the right size and shape for peeling apples, peaches, potatoes, and carrots. Its smallness can be a hindrance...Read more
Weight
Di Doherty, Curated Expert
Full tang knives are heavier than their stamped counterparts, but this knife has a short blade, so it's easy to handle and wield. The full tang gives it good balance,...Read more

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About the cutlery
  • Model: Zwilling Pro 2.75" Bird's Beak Peeling Knife
Test conditions
  • When I received this: 2018
  • Where I’ve used it: I've used it at home.
  • How many times I've used it: 25

Expert Reviews of the Zwilling Pro 2.75" Bird's Beak Peeling Knife

Di Doherty The Zwilling Pro 2.75" Bird’s Beak Peeling Knife is a specialized blade that’s highly effective at what it’s designed for. The blade is very sharp and made from high-quality steel, allowing it to cut closer to the peel, preserving more of the fruit's flesh. It also fits nicely around large pits, like those of peaches or plums, making halving them ergonomic and easy. However, due to this specialization, the knife isn’t particularly versatile. It’s not great for slicing, though I’ve had success getting skinny slices of apple or peach as long as I started with a smaller piece. The small size of the blade means it struggles with cutting through larger pieces of fruit or vegetables. I keep a larger knife handy when using this one for that reason. This is partly from a few attempts to cut bigger pieces of apple, resulting in the knife slipping and getting its tip wedged in the cutting board. When my vegetable peeler broke, this knife shone. Peeling potatoes and carrots with it was much easier than with a standard pairing knife. It’s also my go-to for peeling apples or peaches to make pies or cobbles. It does a good job halving cherries, too. The curved blade slid around the pit when I made a cherry pie. Overall, Zwilling made an excellent tool for those who want a knife for peeling, coring, or detail work.

Product Specs

TangExposed
Production methodForged
Blade materialSpecial formula steel
Blade thickness (in.)0.04"
Edge finishingV-edge
Handle colorBlack

Review Ratings

Blade Quality

5/5
Di Doherty gave 5 of 5 stars. The blade is high quality, as it holds an edge very well. It also doesn't flex, even when I've tried to cut something that's too much for a knife this small. Even when I've gotten the tip wedged in the cutting board, the tip has maintained its sharpness and didn't bend or feel like it was going to snap off.

Blade Sharpness

5/5
Di Doherty gave 5 of 5 stars. While I've only used this knife for peeling, I have yet to have to sharpen it. It has maintained its razor-sharp edge, allowing me to cut close to the peel easily, preserving as much of the fruit or vegetable's flesh as possible. Its pointed tip also works well for coring strawberries or tomatoes or removing eyes from potatoes.

Handle Quality

4/5
Di Doherty gave 4 of 5 stars. While the handle is made of a synthetic material, it doesn't feel plasticky. It's a comfortable shape, fitting nicely in my hand. I always end up with fruit juice all over my hand when cutting up peaches or cherries, but the handle didn't become slippery when that happened, allowing me to maintain my grip without having to stop to dry off the knife handle.

Versatility

2/5
Di Doherty gave 2 of 5 stars. This is a specialty knife, so the main selling point isn't that it's multi-purpose. That said, its versatility is low. The curved blade is ideal for peeling and coring but makes it lousy at slicing, chopping, or dicing. It also needs to be bigger and have a better shape to use the flat of the blade to crush garlic or herbs.

Blade Length

4/5
Di Doherty gave 4 of 5 stars. Unless I plan to peel something particularly large, the small blade is the right size and shape for peeling apples, peaches, potatoes, and carrots. Its smallness can be a hindrance with a large potato or apple, but the blade handles it well in most cases. The blade's small size means it struggles with slicing anything large. One might want a utility knife or chef's knife when slicing apples or tomatoes and reserve this blade for peeling or coring.

Weight

5/5
Di Doherty gave 5 of 5 stars. Full tang knives are heavier than their stamped counterparts, but this knife has a short blade, so it's easy to handle and wield. The full tang gives it good balance, so I don't feel like the center of weight in the blade. I have small hands, and I can use this knife without difficulty.

FAQs

What do you love about this product?

Di Doherty I've always struggled with peeling apples, but this knife makes it easy. It still takes a bit of practice to get a pretty peeled apple, of course, but the shape of the blade makes me feel like I'm an expert right away. It also makes halving peaches and plums a snap.

What was your favorite moment with this gear?

Di Doherty My favorite moment with this knife was when I first used it for its intended task. When I first received it, I was a bit dubious; it was kind of an odd-looking knife. Then, I needed to peel an apple. Using this knife was much easier than a standard pairing knife, and I realized how much of a difference having the right tool for the job makes. I was so excited and happy that I could get the job done quickly and well. I've been an enthusiast for specialty items ever since.

Why did you choose this product?

Di Doherty I was gifted this knife. My dad is a knife enthusiast, so he picked this out as a specialty knife for me. Zwilling is a higher-end brand that uses German steel, has a full tang, and makes blades that hold an edge for a long time. It's also decent value for the price.

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