MIYABI
Birchwood SG2
6.5-inch, Bunka Knife
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Rooted in Japanese tradition, the Bunka shape is a lighter, thinner and shorter alternative to the classic, Western-style Chef’s Knife, blending the versatility of the classic Chef style with the precision of a Santoku. Like the Santoku, the Bunka features a wide, stocky profile, with the sharply angled tip of the Kiritsuke (also known as the “reverse tanto”) for added precision and dexterity—making this shape extremely useful in the kitchen.
The MIYABI Birchwood collection features a potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel that’s protected by 100 layers of steel. MIYABI’s innovative, CRYODUR ice-hardening process locks in the blade’s long-lasting sharpness. Beneath its beautiful exterior, the flower Damascus pattern provides exceptional durability.
The scalpel-like blade is complemented by an equally striking and comfortable Karelian (Masur) Birch handle. A prized material for knife handles, Karelian Birch is also the only wood ever used in a Fabergé egg. Exquisite and ergonomic, MIYABI Birchwood knives feel as good as they look.
- SG2 micro-carbide powder steel blade for scalpel-like sharpness
- Authentic thin Japanese blade profile with a 9.5° to 12° edge
- Hand-honed using the traditional Japanese three-step Honbazuke process
- Blade is CRYODUR ice-hardened to Rockwell 63 for long-lasting sharpness
- 101-layer flower Damascus design with katana edge is both beautiful and durable
- Traditional Japanese Karelian (Masur) Birch handle with a rounded spine and heel
- Handwash only
- Handcrafted in Seki, Japan
- Item no. 1034064
- Color: brown
- Country of origin: Japan
- Substance: MC63
- Type of handle: concealed tang
- Type of edge: fine edge
- Edge finishing: Honbazuke edge
- Manufacturing method: welded
- Blade hardness (HRC): 63 HRC
- Colour handle: brown
- Substance handle: birch
- Net weight: 0.28 lbs
- Length of product: 12.09 in
- Width of product: 1.06 in
- Height of product: 1.97 in
- Blade length: 6.77 in
- Handle length: 4.69 in
- Handle width: 1.06 in
- Blade width: 0.08 in
- Blade thickness: 0.08 in
Birchwood 5000MCD
Hand-made in Seki, Japan, MIYABI Birchwood 5000MCD knives boast unsurpassed performance, razor-sharp blades, and an elegant design. Birchwood’s 101-layer blade is made of a potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powdered steel, and is protected by a 100-layer flower Damascus pattern for exceptional durability. Recognized as some of the sharpest knives in the industry, MIYABI Japanese cutlery is made to last a lifetime.
SCALPEL-LIKE SHARPNESS
Hand-honed using the three-step Honbazuke process, the knife edge boasts scalpel-like sharpness. The ice-hardened CRYODUR blade offers exceptional corrosion resistance.
AUTHENTIC JAPANESE BLADE
The authentic, thin Japanese blade profile and full tang construction provides perfect balance and cutting performance.
UNIQUE HANDLE
Traditional Japanese Karelian (Masur) Birch handle with a rounded spine and heel.
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SG2 Micro-Carbide Powder Steel
For scalpel-like sharpness. -
101-layer flower Damascus design
Ultra durable blade with katana edge. -
Authentic Japanese Blade Profile
With a 9.5° to 12° edge -
CRYODUR® Ice-Hardened Blade
Rockwell 63 for long-lasting sharpness. -
Traditional Japanese Karelian Birch Handle
For a comfortable grip. -
Compact, Hybrid Blade Design
Lighter, thinner and shorter blade blends the versatility of the classic Chef style with the precision of a Santoku. -
Wide Blade with Angled Tip
Wide, stocky profile with the sharply angled tip of the Kiritsuke (also known as the “reverse tanto”) for added precision and dexterity.
