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Miyabi Birchwood SG2 5000MCD Knives
Miyabi's Birchwood SG2 5000MCD series is as fine of cutlery as is available in any country and by any maker. The true creme de la creme. Extremely hard and tough steel and elegant, Birch Burl Wood handles. The best in form and function. Miyabi Birchwood Knives feature 50 layers clad on each side of an SG2 powdered steel core, creating a beautiful Damascus pattern. Each blade is hand-honed using a traditional three-step honbazuke process. The blades on each Miyabi Birchwood knife are Cryodur ice-hardened for enhanced hardness, flexibility and are corrosion resistant. It’s sharpened twice on whetstones with custom grits, followed by mirror polishing on a leather wheel. The traditional D shaped handle is made of birch burl wood, and features a mosaic pin accent with an engraved end cap. Miyabi Birchwood knives are meant to be hand-washed. Made in Japan, with a lifetime warranty.
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Miyabi Birchwood SG2 2 Piece Chef's & Paring Knife Set
The Miyabi Birchwood SG2 (5000MCD) series represents the pinnacle of Japanese blade-smithing. This 2-piece set provides the two most essential tools for any kitchen: the workhorse 8-inch Gyutoh (Chef's Knife) for effortless slicing and dicing, and the 3.5-inch Paring Knife for intricate detail work. At the heart of each blade is a core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel, protected by 100 layers of two different steels, creating a stunning "Flower Damascus" pattern. Hand-honed in Seki, Japan, using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke process, these blades feature a scalpel-like 9.5° to 12° edge. Key Features: Exotic Karelian Birch Handles: Each knife is finished with a traditional D-shaped handle made from Karelian (Masur) Birch—a rare wood so prized for its unique rippling grain that it was the only wood ever used in a Fabergé egg. The result is a set that is as much a gallery piece as it is a high-performance culinary instrument. SG2 Micro-Carbide Core: One of the world’s hardest steels (63 Rockwell), ensuring an edge that stays sharp significantly longer than standard stainless steel. 101-Layer Flower Damascus: A breathtaking aesthetic that also provides exceptional durability and prevents food from sticking to the blade. CRYODUR® Ice-Hardened: The blades undergo a signature -196°C ice-hardening process to maximize corrosion resistance and edge retention. Traditional D-Shape Handle: Ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue during long prep sessions, accented with a mosaic pin and decorative end cap. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan: Produced by master artisans in the historic capital of Japanese sword-making. Learn More -
Miyabi Birchwood SG2 6.5-inch Nakiri
A nakiri has a straight edge from heel to tip and a square front, so the whole edge meets the board at once and cuts all the way through carrots, scallions and cabbage. The Birchwood 6.5-inch nakiri is for cooks who do heavy vegetable prep and want an edge that lasts through it.That is where the Birchwood steel performs best. In our testing in working kitchens, it held its edge longer than Miyabi Black through heavy prep of onions, tomatoes and citrus. Use straight up-and-down or push cuts; the flat edge is not made for rocking.For a pointed alternative, see the Birchwood bunka. The Birchwood santoku is the all-purpose option. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains the nakiri. Learn More$334.95 -
Miyabi Birchwood SG2 7-inch Santoku
The santoku is the Japanese all-purpose knife, with a flat edge, a rounded nose and a tall blade, and it suits cooks who chop with straight downward strokes rather than rocking. The Birchwood 7-inch version adds an SG2 core and a Karelian birch handle.Its flat edge meets the board along its length, so cabbage, carrots and boneless chicken cut cleanly in one stroke, and the height scoops prep off the board. The refined SG2 edge holds well through acidic produce, which our testing found to be the Birchwood steel’s strength.For a rocking cut, choose the Birchwood rocking santoku. For pure vegetable work, the Birchwood nakiri has a straight, square blade. See our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide for the santoku and its relatives. Learn More$364.95 -
Miyabi Birchwood SG2 8-inch Chef’s Knife
The Birchwood 8-inch chef’s knife is the Miyabi knife our customers search for most, and with reason: an SG2 powder steel core takes an extremely refined edge and holds it for a long time without regular honing, and the Karelian birch handle makes each knife look a little different from the next. Birchwood and Black are Miyabi’s two most premium lines, for cooks who want top performance and the looks to match.Miyabi calls this shape a gyutoh. It is lighter and thinner behind the edge than a German chef’s knife, with a flatter belly for push cuts through onions and peppers and a fine tip for shallots and herbs. The D-shaped handle settles the blade into a pinch grip.Birchwood or Black?In our own head-to-head testing in working kitchens, the Birchwood steel stayed sharp longer than Miyabi Black through heavy vegetable prep, particularly citrus, onions and tomatoes. Black held its edge longer only when used mainly on proteins and low-acid foods. Compare the Miyabi Black 8-inch, or step up to the Birchwood 9.5-inch for more length. Our guide to kitchen knife shapes explains the gyutoh. Learn MoreRegular Price: $364.95
Special Price $299.99
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Miyabi Birchwood SG2 6-inch Chef’s Knife
Six inches is the size for cooks with smaller hands, small boards or a crowded counter, and this Birchwood chef’s knife keeps the full gyutoh profile in a compact blade. It handles a shallot, a chicken breast or a bunch of herbs with close control at the tip.The SG2 core holds a refined edge through repeated small tasks, and the birch handle is the same size as on the longer knives, so the knife feels sturdier than its blade length suggests. It also works as a second knife beside an 8 or 9.5-inch chef’s knife.For a longer blade, see the Birchwood 8-inch. The Birchwood santoku is the Japanese alternative for vegetables. Our guide to knife shapes describes the chef’s knife and its shorter variants. Learn More$304.95 -
Miyabi Birchwood SG2 6-inch Utility Knife
The 6-inch Birchwood utility knife is a narrow blade for jobs between paring and chopping: slicing sandwiches, trimming meat, cutting cheese. The SG2 core makes it a small knife that holds its edge through all of it.Its narrow blade turns easily around melon rind and citrus peel, and the length crosses a baguette sandwich.For a shorter blade, see the Birchwood 5-inch. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains where utility knives fit. Learn More$274.95 -
Miyabi Birchwood SG2 5-inch Utility Knife
The 5-inch Birchwood knife sits between a parer and a utility knife: long enough to slice a tomato or a sandwich, short enough to trim and peel in the hand. It suits a cook who wants one small knife to cover both.The SG2 edge slices soft fruit and cured sausage cleanly without crushing, and the pointed tip handles coring and scoring.For a longer utility blade, see the Birchwood 6-inch utility knife; for a taller prep knife, the Birchwood prep knife. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide describes utility knives. Learn More$214.95 -
Miyabi Birchwood SG2 3.5-inch Paring Knife
A 3.5-inch parer covers the small jobs: peeling an apple, hulling strawberries, trimming Brussels sprouts. The Birchwood version puts an SG2 core on that small blade, so the edge stays keen through many peeling sessions.The narrow blade and pointed tip work in the hand and on the board, and the birch handle is shaped to sit in the palm for in-hand work.For a little more length, see the Birchwood 5-inch utility knife. Our guide to knife shapes explains paring knives. Learn More$204.95 -
Miyabi Birchwood SG2 7-Piece Knife Block Set
This set gathers the Birchwood knives a home kitchen uses most, in a block with room for more. It includes the 3.5-inch paring knife, the 7-inch santoku, the 8-inch chef’s knife and the 9-inch bread knife, with a honing steel and kitchen shears.Birchwood is one of Miyabi’s two most premium lines. Buying the set gives every knife the same SG2 edge and the same birch handle, and the santoku and chef’s knife together cover both chopping and rocking styles.For the other premium line, see the Miyabi Black 8-piece magnetic block set. Learn MoreRegular Price: $2,264.95
Special Price $1,399.95
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Miyabi Birchwood SG2 7-inch Rocking Santoku
A rocking santoku has more curve toward the tip than a standard santoku, so it rocks through herbs and garlic the way a Western chef’s knife does while keeping the santoku’s height. The Birchwood 7-inch version is made for cooks who like a santoku but were taught to rock.The curved edge minces parsley and garlic without lifting the blade, and the tall face keeps knuckles clear of the board. The SG2 core gives a very fine, long-lasting edge.For straight chopping, the Birchwood 7-inch santoku has a flatter edge. Compare the Black version, the Miyabi Black rocking santoku, or see our guide to kitchen knife shapes. Learn More$364.95
