Miyabi Birch Chefs 8

<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8"> <p><span>Authentically Japanese in design, each knife features 101 layers of steel50 layers clad on each side of the Cryodur-hardened SG2 microcarbide steel coreforming a delicate Damascus pattern with a Rockwell hardness of 63.</span><br><br><span>Each blade in the Birchwood collection is hand-honed using a traditional three-step</span><em>honbazuke</em><span>process. Its sharpened twice on whetstones with custom grits, followed by mirror polishing on a leather wheel.</span><br><br><span>The genuine</span><em>hamon<span></span></em><span>edgea visible line where flexible outer layers and incredibly hard core layer meetis reminiscent of legendary Japanese swords. A</span><em>hamon<span></span></em><span>edge is a sign of superior craftsmanship.</span><br><br><span>The D-shape of the natural Masur birch handle creates a comfortable grip and ensures tireless cutting, even with frequent use. Handle features an intricate mosaic center pin, red detailing, and engraved endcap.</span><br></p> <ul class="a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-none"> <li><span>Hardening done in a state-of-the-art vacuum furnace</span></li> <li><span>Rapid-quenching to room temperature in seconds</span></li> <li><span>Cryogenic treatment at -321 F to enhance the corrosion resistance</span></li> <li><span>Double tempering to improve toughness</span></li> <li><span>Traditional 3-step Honbazuke hand-honed edge</span></li> <li><span>Fully rounded spine</span></li> <li> <span>Karelian (Masur) Birch handle</span><br><span> </span><span color="#D92F27"></span><span>Mosaic pin</span><br><span> </span><span color="#D92F27"></span><span>Two red spacers</span><br><span> </span><span color="#D92F27"></span><span>End cap with logo</span> </li> <li>34373-203</li> </ul>