Miyabi Birchwood SG2 5.5-inch Prep Knife

Key Product Features

• Hardening done in a state-of-the-art vacuum furnace
• Rapid-quenching to room temperature in seconds
• Cryogenic treatment at -321 F to enhance the corrosion resistance
• Double tempering to improve toughness
• Traditional 3-step Honbazuke hand-honed edge

DESCRIPTION

This 5.5-inch prep knife features a slightly curved blade, perfect for rocking cuts on a cutting board and for precision prep work in-hand. Its perfect for chopping herbs, slicing meat, and dicing vegetables.

Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, 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 a stunning 100-layer flower Damascus pattern. MIYABIs innovative, CRYODUR ice-hardening process locks in the blades long-lasting sharpness.

The scalpel-like blade is complemented by an equally striking and comfortable Karelian (Masur) Birch handle. A prized material for knife handles, Karelian Birch is also the only wood ever used in a Faberg egg. Exquisite and ergonomic, MIYABI Birchwood knives feel as good as they look.

• SG2 micro-carbide powder steel blade for scalpel-like sharpness
• 101-layer flower Damascus design with katana edge is both beautiful and durable
• Authentic thin Japanese blade profile with a 9.5 to 12 edge
• Hand-honed using the traditional Japanese three-step Honbazuke process
• CRYODUR ice-hardened to Rockwell 63 for long-lasting sharpness
• Traditional Japanese Karelian (Masur) Birch handle
• Hand wash only
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan