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!

Beautiful design and function! I am extremely happy with this knife!

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.

Great feel in the hand and at the finger grip point. Really excited about future use.

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.

I’m obsessed with this knife. The curve is perfect for my chopping style and it glides through anything with no problem. The birch wood handle is soft and easy to grip.

The knife not only looks elegant, but it is great to hold and has a nice cutting feel to it.

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

There’s nothing to like about this knife unless you don’t appreciate beauty and precision craftsmanship. The birchwood handle is gorgeous and feels so good in hand. The flower pattern Damascus is also beautiful. My only regret is not going for the 9”. If you’re already in this price range and considering this knife, just buy it, but go for the 9”.

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