Miyabi Artisan SG2 8-inch Chef’s Knife

If you want the performance of Miyabi’s powdered steel but care less about the look of Birchwood or Black, the Artisan line is the option to consider. The 8-inch Artisan chef’s knife has an SG2 core at 63 HRC, the same class of steel as Birchwood, with a hand-hammered tsuchime finish and a cocobolo Pakkawood handle.

The hammered dimples break the suction between blade and food, so potato and cucumber slices fall away rather than clinging. The gyutoh profile push-cuts and rocks, and the SG2 edge holds for a long time without regular honing.

For more length, see the Artisan 9.5-inch. To compare finishes, look at the Birchwood 8-inch chef’s knife. Our guide to kitchen knife shapes explains the gyutoh.

SKU: 1019789

Availability: In stock

Regular Price: $234.95

Special Price $199.99

  • Details

    Specifications

    • Series: Miyabi Artisan SG2 (6000MCT)
    • Blade length: 7.87 inches (200 mm)
    • Steel: SG2 (MC63) micro-carbide powder steel core, CRYODUR ice-hardened
    • Hardness: 63 HRC
    • Blade: hand-hammered tsuchime finish with a sandblasted katana edge
    • Edge: Honbazuke three-step hand-honed edge, 9.5 to 12 degrees per side
    • Handle: cocobolo rosewood Pakkawood, D-shaped, with mosaic pin and red spacers
    • Weight: 8.3 ounces (235 g)
    • Manufacturer model: 34073-203
    • Made in: Seki, Japan
    • Item number: 1019789

    Miyabi Artisan Knives Compared

    KnifeBladeShape
    3.5-inch Paring Knife3.54 inches (90 mm)Paring
    5-inch Utility Knife5 inches (127 mm)Utility
    5.5-inch Prep Knife5.51 inches (140 mm)Prep (shotoh)
    8-inch Chef’s Knife7.87 inches (200 mm)Chef’s (gyutoh)
    9.5-inch Chef’s Knife9.45 inches (240 mm)Chef’s (gyutoh)
    7-inch Santoku7.09 inches (180 mm)Santoku
    7-inch Rocking Santoku7.09 inches (180 mm)Santoku
    6.5-inch Bunka Knife6.69 inches (170 mm)Bunka
    9.5-inch Kiritsuke9.45 inches (240 mm)Kiritsuke
    9.5-inch Slicing Knife9.45 inches (240 mm)Slicer
    9-inch Bread Knife9.06 inches (230 mm)Bread

    Choosing a Miyabi Line

    LineSteelWho it suits
    Miyabi BirchwoodSG2 powder steel, 63 HRCTop performance with a natural birch handle; holds its edge best through acidic vegetable prep
    Miyabi BlackMC66 powder steel, 66 HRCTop performance with a black maple burl handle; holds its edge longest on proteins and low-acid foods
    Miyabi ArtisanSG2 powder steel, 63 HRCThe same class of powder steel, for cooks who care less about the look
    Miyabi KaizenVG10, 60 HRCDamascus looks at a more moderate price; holds an edge well but needs careful use to prevent chipping
    Miyabi KohFC61, 61 HRCA durable workhorse that responds well to honing; a good first Japanese knife
    Miyabi EvolutionFC61, 61 HRCA durable workhorse with a riveted Western-style handle; easy to care for

    Keeping the Edge

    This powdered steel takes an extremely refined edge and holds it very well without regular honing. When it does dull, sharpen on fine whetstones at the factory angle. Harder powdered steels are easier to care for, not harder; simply avoid bone, frozen food and twisting cuts.


    Care

    • Wash by hand with warm, soapy water and dry at once. Do not put Miyabi knives in a dishwasher.
    • Cut on wood or soft composite boards; glass, stone and ceramic boards damage a hard edge.
    • Store in a block, on a magnetic strip or in an edge guard, not loose in a drawer.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 8 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 200 mm
    Blade Width (inches) 1.13
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type SG2
    Rockwell Hardness 63
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Cocobolo Pakkawood Handle
    Spine Thickness (mm) 2
    Brand Miyabi
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    SKU 1019789
    Manufacturer's Part Number 34073-203
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $293.00

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