MIYABI Birchwood SG2 Chef's Knife

While I was surprised by the weight, the comfort in the hand and alance is excellent. This knife holds an edge very well, making it a joy to use.

Great knife. Sharp, hard, and beautiful. That’s really all you need.

I recently purchased the Miyabi Birchwood SG2 8-inch Chef’s Knife, and while I haven’t had the chance to use it yet, I’m already impressed by the craftsmanship. The blade is stunning, with a beautifully patterned 101-layer Damascus steel finish and a razor-sharp Honbazuke edge that speaks to its precision. The Karelian Birchwood handle feels smooth, balanced, and ergonomic in hand, and the overall design reflects the kind of care and tradition you’d expect from Japanese knife-making. I’m genuinely looking forward to putting it to work in the kitchen and seeing how it performs with real prep.

This is a wonderfully designed knife. It’s buttery smooth with how sharp it is. It’s also gorgeous with the Birchwood handle. This has easily replaced my other standard chefs knives as my go to work horse.

I just received this Miyabi Gyuto birchwood knife and immediately put it to the test. It cuts paper like butter, is extremely lightweight in comparison to my other Japanese knives (admittedly none is as high level as this one), and I am in love with the magnificent design. An excellent knife in all aspects.

This knife was everything I expected it to be. Handel feels good in hand even with the real wood, it came a little splintery, and I ended up sanding it slightly but it's probably been in some warehouse for some time. SUPER SHARP out of the box and is really easy to hone. Box did come slightly damaged like as if someone shook it far to hard but blade was not damaged and I don't blame Zwilling in the slightest. My handle came with a lot of "personality" but they all come different which is cool but I have seen it come kinda plain. I 100% would recommend to someone that knows how to take care of a knife but I wouldn't for beginners or people that wouldn't

Did a bit of research before getting this knife and it fit everything I was looking for when I wanted to upgrade my current chef’s knife (Henkel’s) that I’ve had for over a decade. I’ve always wanted a Japanese knife but was used to a European style knife so this one made the most sense for me. I was also looking for a rounded spine (which this has) for a more comfortable grip. It is well balanced and comfortable. And I cannot say enough about the sharpness of the blade! More than enough for an average home cook looking to upgrade their knife to get to the next level!

I loved this knife! It’s sharp, well made, and beautifully made. I couldn’t ask for more!

Amazing knife . Unlike any other. Cuts incredible.

I purchased at a store in Allen Texas and I was sold the moment I tested the knife in the store. The cuts are smooth and easy and makes my food prep a breeze. For a home cook this was a splurge, but this knife was well worth the price.

Amazing knife!! Work of art, Michelin chief recommended this brand to me, now I know why. Very very sharpe, the box they come in is beautiful.

Really love the knife. Strong quality steel, good feel.

Knife looks great! Received it as a gift from a friend who knows we like to cook.

Knife came quickly, and is absolutely beautiful hanging on my wall,razor sharp, flies through prep and veg like butter

beautiful knife, you can tell it's hand sharpened because the bevel isn't symmetrical left and right. It arrived push-cut sharp.

This knife is not only incredibly sharp but also stunning. It's light, holds an edge amazingly, and is razor sharp. Looking forward to my next Miyabi birchwood!

Top notch quality beat machine made blade available. Nothing compares to how amazing this knife looks and performance

The knife is absolutely stunning! The weight of the knife is great, and the edge cuts so much better than any of my other knives. Very happy with this purchase!

This is the second Birchwood chef knife I have purchased. Mom took the first one the moment she laid her eyes on it, and had to get a second one. Both of us love this knife, and you just have to be careful not to cut bones or frozen stuff with it.

Extremely sharp out of the box. I have been using Japanese knives for 8 years. Couple of shuns, Tojiro and yaxells. Also own a miyabi kaizen 9 inch chef knife. But the birchwood triumphs them all in terms of craftsmanship, looks and sharpness.