Miyabi - Birchwood SG2 7-pc Knife Block Set - Stainless Steel

This premium set will equip your kitchen with the key knives you need for just about every kitchen task. From the 3.5inch paring for smaller scale jobs to the allrounder 8inch chef’s knife for slicing and dicing, and a sharpening steel to keep them as razorsharp as the day you bought them. The exquisite 12slot block provides plenty of room for extra storage as your knife collection grows.Topoftheline MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both the authentic, thin, Japanese profile blade and the wood handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their striking appearance. More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 microcarbide powder steel is protected by 100 layers of steel, for an exceptionally sharp and longlasting edge that is highly corrosion resistant. MIYABI's innovative, icehardening process locks in the longlasting sharpness of the CRYODUR blades. Beneath its beautiful exterior, the flower Damascus pattern provides added durability. Sharpening is done using the traditional, threestep Honbazuke method.The scalpellike 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.