[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The birchwood series is as beautiful as it is functional. I prefer a 6” blade for most kitchen chores to increase control, and this knife doesn’t disappoint. It came in handsome packaging, looks terrific, and was sharp out of the box.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Balanced, strong, and incredibly sharp. The wood handle is beautiful and very comfortable in the hand. The 6” size makes it a great utility knife for numerous jobs.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Hands down this is the best knife that I have ever owned. It is so sharp and slices through anything like it’s butter!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A masterfully crafted knife. It's absolutely beautiful to look at and a true pleasure to work with. Scalpel sharp. It cuts effortlessly. I'm extremely pleased that I finally bought one for myself.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This knife cuts though like butter, without the calories. I’m seriously impressed - my wallet, not so much. The quality and craftsmanship of this knife goes above and beyond. “Miyabi” is exactly how I’d describe it. I was initially hesitant to invest in a Birchwood knife, but I’m glad I did! I now can’t wait to get my tiny paws on my next Birchwood. I use this knife for slicing, dicing, and even mincing. I tried the 8” size as well but felt that it didn’t suit my smaller hands, due to the handle weight coupled with the longer blade length - especially because I wanted more of an all-rounder. I could also see my wrists tiring, as a result. (The Kaizen 8” suits me better.) For reference, my hands barely fit size small plastic gloves. The 6” felt a lot more comfortable - really like an extension of my arm! I feel that knife has very good balance with its blade length and handle weight. This knife also feels very sturdy with such a thin blade. All in all, this is a very solid knife that’ll remain in my kitchen indefinitely. For those who are hesitant like I was to invest in Birchwood - remember that we need to eat, to eat - we need to cook, and, to cook - we need knives to cut food. Having a reliable knife really saves time and is safer (But don’t forget that this knife really is beyond razor sharp!)
People looking for slightly shorter, best-quality chefs knife...look no further. SG2 forged, micro-carbide Japanese steel with perfect balance. Add to it a real birch wood handle and 100 wraps for stability and Damascus pattern and it's the whole package.