Miyabi Birchwood SG2 9" Chef's Knife

The Miyabi Birchwood 9" Chef's Knife is a large and well-balanced knife designed for handling large amounts of food. It is meticulously handcrafted in Seki, Japan, known for its exceptional knife-making skills. The blade features a beautiful Damascus shell with a premium SG2 core that has been ice hardened to a perfect 63 HRC. This ensures excellent edge retention and wear resistance, making it a reliable tool in the kitchen. The Birchwood line from Miyabi is easily recognizable by its distinctive Damascus blades with SG2 cores and raw birchwood handles. However, it's important to note that the raw wood handles can absorb liquids, potentially causing damage to the knife. To prevent this, it is crucial to thoroughly dry the knife after each cleaning. The Miyabi brand, a part of Zwilling J.A. Henckels, combines Japanese materials and German design to create a series of knives that are not only razor-sharp and hand-finished but also true works of art.