Light and lithe, with an edge.
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Miyabi
Seki, Japan
When it comes to knives, it's all in the details; that's why our Test Kitchen Chef loves the ones made by Miyabi. Each hand-honed blade goes through a 4-step hardening process, leaving you with perfectly cut herbs, meat, and... anything you can eat, really. The signature Japanese character on the steel reminds you that these are made in Seki, Japan—aka, the samurai sword-making capital of the world.
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Reviews for
Miyabi Birchwood Damascus Knife Collection
Reviews for
Miyabi Birchwood Damascus Knife Collection
All reviews come from Verified Purchases
Beautiful and Dangerous
I’ve been waiting for years to find the perfect Japanese knife for my kitchen. This one with the birch handle was just too pretty to pass up. It handles very well and is super sharp!! I thought the handle would be slippery but the weight of the chef’s knife perfectly balances in your palm. I also love that this company employees a lot of women. So I now refer to my knife with a she pronoun. She’s my go to knife for everything now!
Exceptional
Wow. What a beauty. I'm delighted in all ways that one can be. Sharp, shiny and gorgeous. A tool for the person who likes to get stuff that is way to nice to make sense.
Absolutely Love
These knives are certainly at a higher price point but they are works of art and cut even the thickest of meats like butter. I am so impressed with the quality and craftsmanship of these knives and I am hoping they will last for years to come.
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