Miyabi Birchwood SG2 5.5" Prep Knife

The Miyabi Birchwood SG2 Prep Knife is designed for peeling and chopping vegetables and fruit, slicing meats and cheeses, butterflying chicken breasts, deveining shrimp and much more. Miyabi Birchwood SG2 knives are made from the finest materials delivering high-performance and are exquisite. The blade consists of SG2 micro-carbide steel, one of the hardest high-performing steels on the market creating a 63 Rockwell Hardness. The Damascus clad features 50 layers on each side of the knife blade totaling 101-layers including the SG2 steel core. The blades are Cryodur ice-hardened for enhanced hardness, flexibility and are corrosion resistant. Each knife is hand-finished in the Honbazuke 3-step method, creating a beautiful mirror polished edge. A Katana edge is featured on each knife blade, reminiscent of the legendary Japanese swords, known for superb craftsmanship. The blade is adorned with a Birchwood traditional D-shaped style handle with an intricate mosaic pin, accented with two red spacers and stainless engraved end cap. A prized material for knife handles, Karelian Birch is also the only wood ever used in a Faberge egg. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan with a lifetime warranty.

Made in Seki, Japan
Lifetime Warranty

Blade Construction: 101-layer stainless steel Damascus with SG2 powder steel core
Handle Construction: Karelian Birchwood with stainless bolster, rivets, engraved end cap, red spacers and Mosaic pin accent
Rockwell Hardness: 63 degrees
Edge: Approximately 9.5-12 degrees, double bevel

Blade Length: 5.5"
Blade Height: 1.25"
Overall Length: 9.87"
Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.7mm
Weight: 2.7 oz. (79g)

Item number: 34381-143