Miyabi Birchwood 7-Piece Knife Block Set

A Hard Japanese Edge with a Natural Wood Handle

The Miyabi Birchwood 7-Piece Knife Block Set is for cooks who want a very hard, thin Japanese edge and prefer the look and warmth of real wood in the hand. It covers the four knives most kitchens use daily and stores them in a block with open slots for more knives from the line.

Why It Works

• Powder steel core: The core takes a very thin edge and holds it through long prep sessions.


• Flower Damascus cladding: Layers of steel protect the core and form a floral pattern that differs on every blade.


• CRYODUR ice-hardening: Miyabi’s sub-zero hardening process adds hardness, durability and corrosion resistance.


• Honbazuke edge: Each edge is hand-honed in three stages, so the knife enters food with very little resistance.


• Figured birch handle: The wood’s swirling grain makes each handle distinct, and the D shape with a rounded spine and heel keeps the grip comfortable during extended cutting.

In the Kitchen

The chef’s knife takes on heavy produce and rock-chopping. The santoku, with its flatter edge, handles push cuts through cucumbers, cabbage and boneless chicken. The bread knife saws through crusted loaves without crushing them, and the paring knife covers peeling and trimming in the hand. Cooks who want to expand the set can add the Miyabi Birchwood 5.5-inch Prep Knife for shallots and small fruit, or the Miyabi Birchwood Slicing Knife for roasts and fish.