Birchwood SG2 8" Chef's Knife

Birchwood knives are a work of culinary art. The chef's knife is indispensable in the kitchen. Use to cut vegetables meat fish and more. Authentic thin Japanese blade made of premium G2 micro-carbide powder steel. Hand-honed uses a traditional Honbazuke method to 9.5 to 12-degree edge. CRYODUR blade is ice hardened to Rockwell 63. Consists of 101 layers of steel resulting int he floral Damascas pattern. Ergonomic D-Shape handle made from prized Japanese Karelian Birch. Rounded spine and heel with steel endcap. Recommend hand wash only.