Thai Carving Knives

If you have heard about how wonderful Japanese knives are, these Thai fruit and vegetable carving knives imported from Thailand are their counterpart in the world of professional fruit carving.

The Thai carving knives here are hand-made in traditional styles by Thai artisans and have been used by professional fruit carvers in Thailand for fruit carving for many years.

Because these knives are so lightweight they are ideal for long hours of intricate fruit and vegetable carving. The incredible blades are strong but flexible, thin and so sharp that they cut like scalpels. Cutting with these knives will feel exact and the laser-sharp blades will hold their edge.

Carving Knife in Wood Sheath

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Handmade by a skilled blade smith in Thailand, our imported wood handle Thai bird's beak carving knives are second to none and are available online exclusively from Temple of Thai. Designed specifically for the art of fruit and vegetable carving, these blades are suitable for both beginners and experts alike.

These Thai carving knives are excellent tools for carving because they are lightweight, durable and comfortable to hold. Though it is advisable for carvers to also own at least one seeding knife and paring knife, the bird's beak is always the most important tool and the most used of these three essential types of carving knives.

As well as being the very best fruit carving knives available on the market, these knives are also beautifully crafted works of art in their own right. This carving knife has been designed by professional Thai fruit carvers in Thailand and is produced under the specifications of one of the finest fruit carving schools in Bangkok.

After cleaning, the two-inch blade slides tightly and easily into its wooden sheath cap, protecting it from foreign contaminants and keeping the blade super sharp. We recommend cleaning by hand with plain or mild soap water and immediately drying before storing to keep the wood and blade in top condition. Not dishwasher safe!

Like most bird's beak knives, handmade wood-handled knives are sharpened on one side of the blade only. Pictured here is the knife both with and without its protective wood cover (please note we will only send you only one knife, not two as in the picture). Please see the bottom of this page for a larger image.

The New York Times review of the Temple of Thai Carving Knife in Wood Sheath: "Fruit and vegetable carving is an ancient craft honed for Thai royal feasts and ceremonies. The tradition still thrives. With this tiny, beak-like knife, turn radicchio into dahlias, cucumbers into white lotuses and tomatoes into blossoming roses." For another fruit carving tool review from the New York Times 'T:STYLE' Magazine, see our Miracle Knives.

Product Features

Suitable for both beginning and expert carvers alike
Beautifully crafted by hand in Thailand (beware inferior imitations and knockoffs)
Excellent collectors item due to its uniqueness and quality design
High-quality hardened stainless steel blade
Comes with tight wooden sheath which protects against contaminants and keeps the blade sharp

Dimensions: Total length covered 5 5/8"; uncovered 5 1/4"; wooden handle length 3 1/2"; stainless steel blade length 1 3/4".

Note: Usually ships within 2-3 business days

Fruit and vegetable carving knife with screw cap Screw Cap Fruit Carving Knife

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This Screw Cap Fruit and Vegetable Carving Knife features a cap or cover which is screwed on to protect the sharp steel carving blade and for convenient and safe transport. It has the same type of flexible thin super sharp blade as our Thai Flexible Carving Knife (below). In addition, this knife has a pointed-tip handle which can be used for tracing designs onto the fruit or vegetable to guide carving. As with all the knives on this page, this knife is handmade by Thai artisans and imported from Thailand to the USA by the Temple of Thai.

Made of strong lightweight stainless steel metal, both beginners and more advanced carvers will find this knife to be well-balanced and pleasing to work with. The round, tubular-shaped metal handle screws into the cap with a few twists, making it highly portable and practical for daily use. The tubular handle design makes it easy to rotate the knife to work on very intricate carvings. Amazingly, the long thin very sharp two-inch triangular-shaped blade can be carefully bent to create highly detailed, fine carvings by more advanced carvers. The pointed end of the handle may be used to lightly etch the carving pattern as a guide.

Traditionally, vegetable and fruit carving, as an ancient art of Thailand, was practiced mainly by the women of the Royal palace. This art consists of transforming ordinary vegetables and fruits into beautiful and attractive floral and other artistic forms. These culinary creations were used as decorations on the banquet table for important Royal visitors. Now the fine art of fruit and vegetable carving has become a necessary kitchen skill for chefs, caterers and avid home cooks around the world. The Screw Cap Fruit Carving Knife is excellent for both professional and beginning fruit carvers.

To store, the blade is covered with the cap and screwed securely. We recommend hand-washing our handmade carving knives in plain or mild soap water and drying before storing. Not dishwasher safe! See a larger image of this knife at the bottom of this page.

Dimensions: Total length capped 6 1/4"; cap 2 7/8"; knife 5 7/8"; blade 2"

Note: Usually ships within 2-3 business days

Set: Thai Flexible Knife & Carving Knife in Wood Sheath Set: Screw Cap Fruit Carving Knife & Carving Knife in Wood Sheath

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Both of these professional fruit and vegetable caving knives are crafted by hand in Thailand by skilled blade-smiths. These two handmade knives are otherwise quite different in terms of design and application. Lightweight, durable, and comfortable to hold, these stainless steel blade knives are both intended for working on detailed fruit and vegetable carvings. However, whilst the wooden handled carving knife is equipped with a highly favored bird's beak blade (the single most important fruit carving blade of all) the flexible detail knife has a flexible blade that can be altered according to the needs and desires of the fruit carver. It is cherished for its ability to be wielded like a pen, due to its tubular-shaped handle. Both knives also comes with their respective sheaths in order for the blades to stay protected from foreign contaminants and to retain their incredible sharpness.

Beautifully crafted works of art in their own right, both knives in the handmade knife set are the proud creations of skilled Thai knife makers. Do not be fooled by cheap imitations or knockoffs from other countries. Thailand is the home of the some of the most refined fruit and vegetable carving artists in the world. These hand made knives are the outcome of years of passionate and loving pursuit of this fine art throughout the country.

See a larger image of these carving knives at the bottom of this page.

We recommend hand-washing these knives in plain or mild soap water and drying before storing. Not dishwasher safe!

Product Features

High-end imported carving knives from Thailand
Beautifully crafted by hand by Thai artisans
Excellent collectors items beloved for their fine quality and beauty
High-quality hardened stainless steel blades
Useful as a pair: one detail knife and one bird's beak knife

Note: Usually ships within 2-3 business days

Silver Demi Vegetable & Fruit Carving Knife

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This Thai carving knife is a smaller 'mini' or Demi version of our Professional Thai Flexible Carving Knife (above). Much shorter then the Thai Flexible Knife, it is perfect for keeping in the pocket for spontaneous bursts of creative fruit and vegetable carving - making it a must have tool for the professional chef garde manger.

Our Demi knife comes in two parts: the handle with a pointed tip and the blade, which is screwed into the handle for use. To store, the blade end is inserted into the hollow handle and screwed securely. The handle is hand-embossed by Thai artisans in a traditional silver and black pattern (note it is not made of silver). The straight screw-cap, which is the same size as the knife handle, protects the blade and you. The pointed tip of the handle enables the carver to lightly trace designs into the surface of fruits and vegetables before commencing carving.

Made of strong lightweight stainless steel metal, this demi detail knife is well-balanced and pleasing to work with. We recommend hand-washing these knives in mild soap water and carefully drying with a towel before storing. Not dishwasher safe. See a larger image of this knife at the bottom of this page.

Dimensions: Total length closed: 3 7/8"; total length open: 5 3/4"; handle length 3 7/8"; blade length 1 7/8".

Note: Usually ships within 2-3 business days

Traditional Thai Carving Knife

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Our Traditional Thai Fruit and Vegetable Carving Knife with wood handle is both light weight and stylish. Covered with a cap when not in use, the sharp blade is protected from damage and the sharp point is not dangerous to store. Decorated with a metal ring around the circumference of the top of the knife, the handle is wood, which may be preferred by some compared to the other knives here which are mainly made with metal handles. The cap is covered with a sticker with a wood grain appearance to complete and compliment the fine design of this attractive carving knive.

What is especially desireable about this fruit and vegetable carving knife is its light weight, which helps to prevent fatigue when carving for long hours and is therefore excellent for detailed work, weighing about 9 ounces with the cap and just 7 ounces without. The dimension of the handle is contoured to "fit" the hand better to make carving easier, with the length of the knife just over 6 inches and the blade being 1.7 inches. See a larger image of this knife at the bottom of this page.

Dimensions: Total length: 6 1/4"; cap 2 5/8"; knife 5 7/8"; blade 1 7/8".

Note: Usually ships within 2-3 business days

Professional Garde Manger Carving Knife Thai Flexible Carving Knife

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This is perhaps the most famous of the various types of Thai fruit carving knives available. Not only is it beautiful but it is also very, very sharp with a surprisingly flexible one and three quarter-inch stainless steel blade. Hand-crafted in Thailand by skilled knife makers, this is a must-have carving knife for the serious chef garde manger. It is sometimes misleadingly referred to as a decorating knife.

Though designed primarily for more advanced fruit and vegetable carvers, this handmade Thai flexible curved carving knife is also very popular amongst knife collectors and has successfully been used by beginners to learn the art of fruit carving. The knife is adorned with a traditional Thai pattern, often seen in Lanna Thai architecture, with flowing, vibrant colors on a shiny metallic sticker. The sheath is made of plastic and is covered with the same traditional Thai design sticker.

Unlike the other fruit carving knives in our store, the flexible detail carving knife can be used to carry out the functions of both a bird's beak knife and a seeding knife. However, this may well require more experience and skill on the carver's behalf. As well as being used for more delicate carving and seeding, the pointed tip enables the carver to trace designs in fruit and vegetables before cutting.

Made of strong lightweight stainless steel metal, the detail knife is well-balanced and pleasing to work with. The knife has a round, tubular, metal handle with a long thin very sharp slightly triangular-edged blade and a pointed end which may be used for etching the carving pattern. The tubular shape of the handle makes it easy to rotate the knife to work on very detailed and intricate carvings.

Details: Please note that this carving knife comes in several different colors and we cannot guarantee what color you will receive. We recommend hand-washing these Thai knives in mild soap water and carefully drying with a towel before storing. Not dishwasher safe.

Dimensions: Total length of knife with cover 5 3/4", uncovered, 5 1/4"; stainless steel blade length 1 3/4" ; cap (shiny metallic covered plastic) length 2 3/4"; handle (shiny metallic covered metal) length 3 5/8".

See a larger image of this knife at the bottom of this page.

Product Features

Beautifully crafted by hand in Thailand and decorated with traditional Thai design
Excellent collectors item
High-quality hardened stainless steel blade
Ideal for showing off as part of fruit and vegetable carving display
Comes with tight sheath, protecting the blade

Note: Usually ships within 2-3 business days

Black & Gold Carving Knife Pen Black and Gold Carving Knife Pen

Dual Blade Professional Fruit Carving Knife

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Our new dual blade professional fruit and vegetable carving knife gives you two different blades cleverly nested within the handles. The sharp steel blade is two-headed, with a screw base, so it can be turned around for an entirely different carving blade. Either of the knife handles can be used to hold the reversible blades for use. The blades are protected when the blade and two handles are screwed together into one unit, keeping your blade sharp and clean when not in use.

The dual blade carving knife is excellent for the busy professional chef as it is highly portable and convenient. The carving blades are razor sharp, incredibly thin and flexible making this dual blade knife suitable for the most detailed type of fruit and vegetable carving. The flexible blade can be carefully bent to access and create elaborate, three-dimensional, curved fruit carvings.

Dimensions: Length with cap 7 1/4" (18.5 cm); long blade 2" (5cm); short blade 1 7/8"(4.5cm)

Portable Professional Carving Knife Set Portable 4 Blade Professional Fruit Carving Knives Set

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This handy Thai professional fruit and vegetable carving knife set comes in a pocket-sized hard carrying case which is both portable and protective of the super-sharp flexible blades. The compact decorative case measures just under four inches square and securely holds the interchangeable four carving blades and two metal handles (total of 6 pieces). The blade are changed by screwing in and out of the base handles. With two knife handles this set is even more convenient to use without losing its portability.

Each sharp carving blade is unique in shape, one of the four being the popular bird's beak style. The small square carry case is covered in a smooth faux snakeskin print so that it is easy to clean. Inside an elastic band holds the blades and handles securely in place for safe storage and transport. The clasp snaps shut tight so that you can keep this set on hand at all times in your pocket, ready to practice the fine art of fruit carving anytime.

Dimensions: Length metal handles (two per set): 3 3/8" (8.5cm); approximate lengths stainless steel blades (4 per set): straight blade 1 3/4" (4.3 cm); bird's beak blade 1 3/4" (4.5 cm); rounded edge 2" (5cm); straight 2 1/4" (5.5cm); square carrying case 3 7/8" (9.5 cm); total weight 6oz (160g)

THAI CARVING KNIVES larger view:

Demi Vegetable & Fruit Carving Knife with Cap

Dual Blade Fruit & Vegetable Carving Knife

Portable 4 Blade Professional Fruit Carving Knives Set

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