Love ALL the Miyabi Knives, but this Birchwoos is my favorite. Great 6" Utility that is razor sharp and beautifully made in Seiki Japan, making this a top quality knife.
The comfortable handle and exceptionally sharp 101 layer Damascus patterned blade allow this Birchwood knife to effortless glide through everything placed on the cutting board. Being larger than a paring knife, but smaller than a chef's, this utility knife is suited for cutting items of a medium size.
The handle on this knife feels so secure and smooth in your hand and looks absolutely beautiful over time. The 101 layer Damascus is stunning and gives the knife a nice balance. Super fine edge is very sharp and stays sharp with proper care and occasional sharpening.
This Birchwood 6" utility is good size for slicing and or carving meat. It's scalpel-like sharpness for its CRYODUR blade, ice-hardened to Rockwell 63, this knife core is made of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel. Beneath its beautiful exterior, the flower Damascus pattern provides added durability. This exquisite, hand-hammered effect helps prevent food from sticking. This knife will slice through effortless and smoothly.
This is an amazing size and style. Every detail is as expected from a Miyabi knife. Superior quality and attention to detail. super sharp and durable. The birchwood handle is rounded and comfortable. I use this for slicing longer vegetables and fruits such as eggplant and squash. If you want to slice an onion paper thin without shedding a tear..this is the knife for you!
This Miyabi Birchwood utility knife is as functional as it is beautiful. The birchwood handle is sensitive to moisture so be sure when you are cleaning your knife to not expose it to water or moisture for too long. Other than that, the durable Damascus blade will stay sharp for a really long time and the overall balance of the knife ensure plenty of comfort when using.
I love this knife. The blade is beautiful, with 100 layers of SG2 steel, it is an amazing piece of art, and it slices so smoothly, like butter. The birchwood handle feels so nice in hand, and looks perfect with the blade. This knife is perfect for slicing fish, meat, fruit. Miyabi makes wonderful and durable Japanese knives.
I fell in love with this Miyabi line the first time I picked one up. Miyabi Birchwood is a beautifully hand-crafted and made of the one of the best steels for kitchen knives. The smooth birchwood handle fits my hand perfectly; and the inset emblem is an elegant touch. But the part I really love is the blade. The exquisite flower patterned blades belie their hardness, their ability to keep an edge, their gleam. What a joy.
I usually don't use a 6-inch slicing knife, but I grabbed it one day to skin a melon. it was terrific. I'm busy finding new uses for this knife everyday. I expect to enjoy this knife for a lifetime.