Exclusive Design Miyabi Birchwood Kiritsuke, 9.5 | * Hot

A Traditional Alternative To The Western-Style Chef’S Knife, This Japanese-Style Kiritsuke Features A Unique Shape That’S Great For All-Round Use And A Longer Blade That Makes It A Favorite Of Experienced Chefs.

Each Knife In The Birchwood Collection Features 101 Layers Of Steel—50 Layers Clad On Each Side Of The Cryodur-Hardened Sg2 Microcarbide Steel Core—Forming A Delicate Damascus Pattern With A Rockwell Hardness Of 63. Blades Are Hand-Honed Using A Traditional Three-Step Process. Plus, The D-Shape Of The Natural Masur Birch Handle Creates A Comfortable Grip And Ensures Tireless Cutting, Even With Frequent Use.

• A Core Of Sg2 Microcarbide Steel Is Clad On Each Side With 50 Layers Of Stainless Steel
• Forged 101-Layer Construction Results In An Elegant, Unique Damascus Pattern With A Rockwell Hardness Of 63
• Blades Undergo A Special Cryodur Process To Ensure Ultimate Hardness, Initial Sharpness, Cutting Edge Retention, And The Best Possible Corrosion Resistance And Blade Flexibility
• D-Shaped, Natural Masur Birch Handle Creates A Comfortable Grip And Ensures Tireless Cutting, Even With Frequent Use
• Blades Are Sharpened Twice On Whetstones With Custom Grits, Followed By Mirror Polishing On A Leather Wheel
• Master Artisans Hand-Finish Each Knife Using A Classic Honbazuke Honing Technique