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Miyabi - Birchwood SG2 8-inch Chef's Knife - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
5
(425 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 425 reviews
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98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Miyabi - Birchwood SG2 8-inch Chef's Knife - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
Best Japanese Knife I Have Used
on December 13, 2020
Posted by: Jeff B
Frequency of use:Daily
This knife is incredible. It is beautiful, well balanced, razor sharp and incredibly hard and durable. I have many Shun knives and am on the consumer panel with Shun so I receive knives in exchange for reviews. Don’t get me wrong, Shun’s are fantastic but this Miyabi is on another level. I have a Shun premier 8” chefs knife, the Miyabi Birchwood is noticeably sharper and holds its edge far longer. It is also better looking and better weighted than the Shun.
As far as day to day use of the knife, I am a professional chef so my knives are used extensively. The Miyabi makes prep an absolute breeze and it is so versatile it can take the place of 3-4 knives. It grips like no other, no slippage whatsoever and goes through duck, chicken, beef and fish like a hot knife through butter. For veggies I don’t even use my Shun Santoku anymore, the Miyabi easily handles veggie chopping. Bottom line, this thing is a beast.
I only have one Miyabi compared with over 10 Shun’s of various levels so it’s not fair to say which overall I prefer but I will say the Premier vs Birchwood is no contest the Birchwood is far superior. I would like to try other Miyabi’s but this Birchwood is so good it has me thinking of switching teams.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful knife
on June 3, 2025
Posted by: Sway A
I recently purchased the Miyabi Birchwood SG2 8-inch Chef’s Knife, and while I haven’t had the chance to use it yet, I’m already impressed by the craftsmanship. The blade is stunning, with a beautifully patterned 101-layer Damascus steel finish and a razor-sharp Honbazuke edge that speaks to its precision. The Karelian Birchwood handle feels smooth, balanced, and ergonomic in hand, and the overall design reflects the kind of care and tradition you’d expect from Japanese knife-making. I’m genuinely looking forward to putting it to work in the kitchen and seeing how it performs with real prep.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
4
Great knife! Handle might be high maintenance
on April 23, 2021
Posted by: MathematicalJoe
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This knife is razor sharp and beautiful. The attention to detail is meticulous. The handle was very comfortable and I appreciated how it is made of real wood. However, I wish it came preseasoned/pretreated to keep out moisture for the initial uses, even if it requires continued upkeep later on. The handle easily absorbs moisture, even if you quickly wipe it dry. So although it is very beautiful wood, even one drop of water will get rid of the original smoothness and sheen of the wood. You have to be really careful to keep it dry and not stain it with whatever you’re cutting.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Dream knife!
on January 17, 2021
Posted by: Bchen1
Frequency of use:Daily
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My boyfriend who is a passionate home cook and I took a knife skills class years ago in Calgary canada. I remember trying out dozens of different knives with different styles of blades, handles, weights etc. The winner was this Miyabi Birchwood SG2 8-inch Chef's Knife. Wasn't able to pick up at the time unfortunately but never forgotten. Years later our friends gave this to us as a Christmas gift and we couldn't be happier. Beautiful to look at and hold!! Nice comfortable weight and the sharpest blade ever! Will be our forever knife!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Quality Craftsmanship
on May 18, 2023
Posted by: FreshFulfillment82
I am more than pleased with the craftsmanship of this blade. I tested many knives that were available at the store and I kept coming back to this one. The handle is not only beautiful to look at but is beautifully weighted and balanced well with the lighter blade. Holds an edge extremely well. A few runs on a steel and it continues to keep a razor edge.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful Knife
on February 4, 2024
Posted by: Tsonostradamus
Frequency of use:Daily
This is one of the more beautiful Japanese knives that I've seen. Comes out the box extremely sharp, slices effortlessly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Miyabi Birchwood
on September 28, 2020
Posted by: Rrf9365
Frequency of use:Daily
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This chef knife is an absolute pleasure to use. Very sharp out of the box. The craftsmanship on this is second to none. Very nice details.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Best knife I’ve ever used
on November 12, 2020
Posted by: Chefdude313
Frequency of use:Daily
Unbelievable craftsmanship and attention to detail makes this knife a joy to use everyday. I have to admit I was a bit hesitant when I saw the price, but having used this knife for over a year now I can confidently say this is by FAR the best knife I have ever used in my over 20 years of culinary experience. Easy to maintain its out of the box razor blade sharpness with a few passes on a ceramic honing it’s like brand new again. Great for any situation in the kitchen and makes any prep work a breeze with its balance and sharpness.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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