Miyabi Birchwood SG2 8-inch Chef's Knife

The Miyabi Birchwood SG2 Chef's Knife is the most indispensable of all knives. Perfectly diced onions and peppers, slender zucchini matchsticks, roll cut carrots and thinly shredded cabbage are just a few strokes away with this powerful, versatile tool. Miyabi Birchwood SG2 knives are made from the finest materials delivering high-performance and are exquisite. The blade consists of SG2 micro-carbide steel, one of the hardest high-performing steels on the market creating a 63 Rockwell Hardness. The Damascus clad features 50 layers on each side of the knife blade totaling 101-layers including the SG2 steel core. The blades are Cryodur ice-hardened for enhanced hardness, flexibility and are corrosion resistant. Each knife is hand-finished in the Honbazuke 3-step method, creating a beautiful mirror polished edge. A Katana edge is featured on each knife blade, reminiscent of the legendary Japanese swords, known for superb craftsmanship. The blade is adorned with a Birchwood traditional D-shaped style handle with an intricate mosaic pin, accented with two red spacers and stainless engraved end cap. A prized material for knife handles, Karelian Birch is also the only wood ever used in a Faberge egg. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan with a lifetime warranty.

• Authentic, thin Japanese blade comprised of premium G2 micro-carbide powder steel
• Hand-honed using a traditional, three-step Honbazuke method to a 9.5 to 12° edge
• CRYODUR blade, ice-hardened to Rockwell 63
• Blade consists of 101 layers of steel, resulting in a gorgeous floral Damascus pattern, with katana edge
• Ergonomic D-shape handle made from prized Japanese Karelian (Masur) Birch
• Rounded spine and heel and steel endcap with embossed logo
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan
• Handwash only