The Miyabi Birchwood 8" Chef's Knife is a premium chef's knife that has made a name for itself in the kitchen knife world. It is hand made in Seki, Japan, and has perfect fit-and-finish. The blade has a Damascus shell with a premium SG2 core, ice hardened to a perfect 63 HRC. This knife will exhibit great edge retention and wear resistance, and will be the focal point of your kitchen.
The Birchwood line from Miyai is recognizable by the Damascus blades with SG2 cores and the raw birchwood handles. Please note: raw wood handles can absorb water and other liquids, causing damage to the knife. Take care to properly dry the knife after each cleaning.
The Miyabi brand within Zwilling J.A. Henckels is a series of knives built in Seki, Japan with a mix Japanese materials and German design. Each one is hand-finished, razor-sharp, and a work of art.