Miyabi Birchwood 7-Piece Block Set

Authentically Japanese in design, each knife features 101 layers of forged steel to create a delicate Damascus pattern. Each blade in the Miyabi Birchwood collection is hand-honed using a traditional three-step honbazuke process. The genuine hamon edge-the visible line where flexible outer layers and incredibly hard core layer meet-is reminiscent of legendary Japanese swords. Catalog, website and select stores. Manufacturer: MiyabiIncludes: 8" chef's knife, 7" santoku knife, 9" bread knife, 3½" paring knife, shears, honing steel, bamboo blockMaterial: Forged stainless-steel-clad SG2 microcarbide steel blade, Masur birchwood handle, bamboo blockCare: Hand wash and dry immediatelyWarranty: Limited lifetime warranty Made in JapanFEATURESFifty layers clad on each side of Cryodur-hardened SG2 microcarbide steel coreCryodur process for ultimate hardness, initial sharpness, cutting edge retention, and the best possible corrosion resistance and flexibility of bladeEach blade is sharpened twice on whetstones with custom grits, followed by mirror polishing on a leather wheelBlades are sharpened to optimal 9½° to 12° angle on both sides for scalpel-like precisionRockwell hardness of 63D-shape of the natural Masur birch handle creates a comfortable grip and ensures tireless cutting, even with frequent useHandles feature intricate mosaic center pins, red detailing, and engraved endcapsParing knife for peeling, slicing and dicing a wide variety of fruits and vegetablesBread knife for cleanly slicing even crusty loaves without tearingSantoku knife for slicing fish, cutting meat and chopping vegetablesChef's knife makes it easy to chop, dice, slice and mince large quantities of meat and vegetablesStainless steel kitchen shears are handy for trimming pie dough, snipping chives and removing fat from raw poultrySharpening steel enables you to maintain the razor-sharp edgesBamboo storage block displays your elegant collection, keeping knives safe and secure between usesElegant collection is an excellent choice as a premium gift or update for your own kitchen