5.5" Knife

Model 34381-141

Manifesto made of steel and wood

• 101-ply blade with flower damascus pattern
• Hand-ground Honbazuke honing for precise cuts
• Masur birch handle in traditional D-shape
• Compact Shotoh for ambitious chefs

Top-of-the-line MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both blade and handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their striking appearance. More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected by 100 layers of steel. MIYABI's innovative, ice-hardening process locks in the long-lasting sharpness of the CRYODUR blades. Beneath its beautiful exterior, the flower Damascus pattern provides added durability. The scalpel-like blade is complemented by an equally striking Karelian (Masur) Birch handle. A prized material for knife handles, Karelian Birch is also the only wood ever used in a Faberge egg. Exquisite and ergonomic, MIYABI Birchwood knives feel as good as they look. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan

• SG2 micro-carbide powder steel
• Blade with individual Flower Damascus pattern - each knife is unique
• Elegant handle made of masur birch in traditional D-shape, finished with mosaic pin and end cap
• Blade core encased in 100 layers of steel: durable protection for the precise cutting edge
• 101-layer flower Damascus design with katana edge
• The blade is sharpened by hand using the traditional Honbazuke method to an angle of 9.5° to 12°
• Hand wash only
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan