SC - Knives again... 2 questions

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 <A HREF="http://www.cookswares.com/fdickcut.htm#utl">Click here: A Cook's 
Wares  -  Gourmet Gifts and Supplies  -  F. Dick Cutlery</A>
http://www.cookswares.com/fdickcut.htm#utl

I am looking over the Dick's knife page and I have a few questions:

Bird Beak paring knife:   I take it the *bird beak* part is extra useful in 
paring fruit and veg?  Am I right or is there another reason for the shape?

Forked tipped tomato knife:  Why the forked tip?

Thanks for the imput!
Phillipa