Miyabi Birchwood SG2 Japanese Prep Knife 5 5-inch Precision Kitchen Knife Karelian Birch Handle 100-layer flower Damascus pattern

Top-of-the-line MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both blade and handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their striking appearance.More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected by 100 layers of steel. MIYABI's innovative, ice-hardening process locks in the long-lasting sharpness of the CRYODUR blades. Beneath its beautiful exterior, the flower Damascus pattern provides added durability.The scalpel-like blade is complemented by an equally striking Karelian (Masur) Birch handle. A prized material for knife handles, Karelian Birch is also the only wood ever used in a Faberge egg. Exquisite and ergonomic, MIYABI Birchwood knives feel as good as they look.Handcrafted in Seki, Japan

Highlights: G2 micro-carbide powder steel Authentic thin Japanese blade profile Hand-honed using the three-step Honbazuke process to a 9.5 to 12 degree edge CRYODUR blade, ice-hardened to Rockwell 63 101-layer flower Damascus design with katana edge

Key details: Blade Material: High Carbon Stainless Steel | Brand: MIYABI | Color: Stainless Steel | Handle Material: Karelian Birchwood | Blade Edge: Plain | Blade Length: 5.5 Inches | Construction Type: Forged | Item Weight: 6.4 ounces | Blade Color: Silver | Is Dishwasher Safe: No

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Customer feedback: 4.7/5 average rating.

Customers say: Customers praise this Japanese nakiri knife for its razor-sharp edge and superb cutting ability, with one customer noting it slices through paper like cutting through air. Customers appreciate its lightweight design and beautiful appearance.

Review snippets: The knife alone is the epitome of all good qualities in a knife: sharpness as you've never experienced, hardness, stunning looks, I believe perfect proportions, the shape of the blade is one other particular reason I felt attracted, long 9.5" / Alright, fellow kitchen adventurers, gather 'round. I already had a couple of the bigger, showier Miyabi knives (the ones that make you feel like you could chop down a small tree, or at least a very stubborn butternut squash). But

From the manufacturer MADE IN JAPAN Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, MIYABI Birchwood knives boast unsurpassed performance, razor-sharp blades, and an elegant design. SUPERIOR STEEL Birchwood’s potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powdered steel provides outstanding cutting performance. STUNNING DAMASCUS DESIGN Beneath its beautiful exterior, the 101-layer flower Damascus pattern provides exceptional durability. AUTHENTIC JAPANESE BLADE The authentic, thin Japanese blade profile and full tang construction provides perfect balance and cutting performance. SCALPEL-LIKE SHARPNESS The hand-honed Honbazuke blade boasts scalpel-like sharpness, while the ice-hardened CRYODUR blade offers exceptional corrosion resistance. UNIQUE HANDLE Traditional Japanese Karelian (Masur) Birch handle with a rounded spine and heel.