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Miyabi Birchwood Chef's Knife
Authentically Japanese in design, each knife features 101 layers of steel-50 layers clad on each side of the Cryodur-hardened SG2 microcarbide steel core-forming a delicate Damascus pattern with a Rockwell hardness of 63. Each blade in the Birchwood collection is hand-honed using a traditional three-step honbazuke process. It's sharpened twice on whetstones with custom grits, followed by mirror polishing on a leather wheel. The genuine hamon edge-a visible line where flexible outer layers and incredibly hard core layer meet-is reminiscent of legendary Japanese swords. A hamon edge is a sign of superior craftsmanship. The D-shape of the natural Masur birch handle creates a comfortable grip and ensures tireless cutting, even with frequent use. Handle features an intricate mosaic center pin, red detailing, and engraved endcap. The chef's knife is the kitchen workhorse, letting you chop, dice, mince, and slice meat and vegetables in large quantities. Available in a variety of blade sizes to meet your needs. Hand wash. Sharpen with Miyabi sharpening stones. Limited lifetime warranty. Made in Japan. Catalog, website and select stores.
Miyabi Birchwood Chef's Knife
Authentically Japanese in design, each knife features 101 layers of steel-50 layers clad on each side of the Cryodur-hardened SG2 microcarbide steel core-forming a delicate Damascus pattern with a Rockwell hardness of 63. Each blade in the Birchwood collection is hand-honed using a traditional three-step honbazuke process. It's sharpened twice on whetstones with custom grits, followed by mirror polishing on a leather wheel. The genuine hamon edge-a visible line where flexible outer layers and incredibly hard core layer meet-is reminiscent of legendary Japanese swords. A hamon edge is a sign of superior craftsmanship. The D-shape of the natural Masur birch handle creates a comfortable grip and ensures tireless cutting, even with frequent use. Handle features an intricate mosaic center pin, red detailing, and engraved endcap. The chef's knife is the kitchen workhorse, letting you chop, dice, mince, and slice meat and vegetables in large quantities. Available in a variety of blade sizes to meet your needs. Hand wash. Sharpen with Miyabi sharpening stones. Limited lifetime warranty. Made in Japan. Catalog, website and select stores.
Miyabi Birchwood Paring Knife
Authentically Japanese in design, each knife features 101 layers of steel-50 layers clad on each side of the Cryodur-hardened SG2 microcarbide steel core-forming a delicate Damascus pattern with a Rockwell hardness of 63. Each blade in the Birchwood collection is hand-honed using a traditional three-step honbazuke process. It's sharpened twice on whetstones with custom grits, followed by mirror polishing on a leather wheel. The genuine hamon edge-a visible line where flexible outer layers and incredibly hard core layer meet-is reminiscent of legendary Japanese swords. A hamon edge is a sign of superior craftsmanship. The D-shape of the natural Masur birch handle creates a comfortable grip and ensures tireless cutting, even with frequent use. Handle features an intricate mosaic center pin, red detailing, and engraved endcap. The paring knife is perfect for small, precision jobs like peeling, coring, dicing, and intricate cuts. Hand wash. Sharpen with Miyabi sharpening stones. Catalog, website and select stores.METICULOUSLY CRAFTEDA core of SG2 microcarbide steel is clad on each side with 50 layers of stainless steel. This forged 101-layer construction results in an elegant, unique Damascus pattern with a Rockwell hardness of 63.HARD, RAZOR-SHARP BLADESBlades go through a special Cryodur process to ensure ultimate hardness, initial sharpness, cutting edge retention, and the best possible corrosion resistance and flexibility of blade. Sharpened to an optimal 9½° to 12° angle on both sides, these blades deliver scalpel-like precision. HAND FINISHEDMaster craftsmen hand finish knives using a classic honbazuke honing technique. Blades are sharpened twice on whetstones with custom grits, followed by mirror polishing on a leather wheel.BEAUTIFUL, USER-FRIENDLY HANDLESThe D-shape of the natural Masur birch handle creates a comfortable grip and ensures tireless cutting, even with frequent use. Handle features an intricate mosaic center pin, red detailing, and engraved endcap.GENUINE HAMON EDGEThe visible line where flexible outer layers and incredibly hard core layer meet is reminiscent of legendary Japanese swords. A hamon edge is a sign of superior craftsmanship.IDEAL FOR EVERYDAY FOOD PREPThe paring knife is perfect for small, precision jobs like peeling, coring, dicing, and intricate cuts.
Miyabi Birchwood Santoku Knife
Authentically Japanese in design, each knife features 101 layers of steel-50 layers clad on each side of the Cryodur-hardened SG2 microcarbide steel core-forming a delicate Damascus pattern with a Rockwell hardness of 63. Each blade in the Birchwood collection is hand-honed using a traditional three-step honbazuke process. It's sharpened twice on whetstones with custom grits, followed by mirror polishing on a leather wheel. The genuine hamon edge-a visible line where flexible outer layers and incredibly hard core layer meet-is reminiscent of legendary Japanese swords. A hamon edge is a sign of superior craftsmanship. The D-shape of the natural Masur birch handle creates a comfortable grip and ensures tireless cutting, even with frequent use. Handle features an intricate mosaic center pin, red detailing, and engraved endcap. This elegant, efficient santoku knife works well with a forward and backward stroke or straight-down chop. The name translates roughly as "three uses"-it's for slicing fish, cutting meat, and chopping vegetables. 7?"blade. Hand wash. Sharpen with Miyabi sharpening stones. Limited lifetime warranty. Made in Japan. Catalog, website and select stores..
Miyabi Birchwood Slicer 9"
We traveled to Japan to develop this exclusive set of knives. Authentically Japanese in design, each knife has 101 layers of steel?50 layers clad on each side of the CRYODUR-hardened SG2 microcarbide steel core?forming a delicate Damascus pattern with 63 Rockwell.This slicer is ideal for even the crustiest of breads, thinly slicing meats and more. Each blade in the set is hand-honed using a traditional three-step honbazuke process. It?s sharpened twice on whetstones with custom grits, followed by mirror polishing on a leather wheel.The genuine hamon edge, the visible line where flexible outer layers and incredibly hard core layer meet, is reminiscent of legendary Japanese swords in its scalpel-like sharpness and remarkable edge retention. A hamon edge is a sign of superior craftsmanship.The D-shape of the natural Masur birch handle creates a comfortable grip and provides tireless cutting even with frequent use. Handle features an intricate mosaic center pin, red detailing and engraved endcap. Hand wash. Sharpen with Miyabi sharpening stones. Limited lifetime warranty. 9". Made in Japan. Catalog, website and select stores.
Miyabi Chef's Knife Wood Sheath 7"
Store your Miyabi knives like Japanese swords with these beautiful magnolia-wood sheaths. Features marbled polyurethane coating for enhanced durability. Fits Miyabi 7" santoku, 8" chef?s or 9" chef?s knives. Limited lifetime warranty. Made in Japan.
Miyabi Kaizen 7-Piece Block Set
The Miyabi Kaizen collection combines advanced ice-hardening techniques with the artistry of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The knives are carefully crafted with a vg10 "super steel" core that is surrounded by a graceful Damascus pattern that exposes the meticulously forged 65-layer steel construction. Blades go through a CRYODUR four-step ice-hardening process for superior strength, flexibility and corrosion resistance. The edges are then hand-finished by master craftsmen using a traditional three-step honbazuke
Miyabi Sharpening Steel
Maintain the razor-sharp edges of your Miyabi Fusion knives between sharpenings with this easy-to-use honing rod. Made of tungsten carbide, this sharpening steel ensures the correct hardness to sharpen almost any knife. Plus, it offers superior wear resistance, lasting up to 100 times longer than other steels. 10" length accommodates a wide variety of cutlery, large and small.
Shellfish Scissors
Easily cut through crab, lobster and shrimp shells with these surgical steel scissors. Their red handles provide a sure grip even when wet. Dishwasher safe. Made in USA.
Shun 20-Pocket Knife Bag
Safe and sturdy knife bag has 20 slots for large to small knives to make transportation easy. Velcro straps help secure large knives, and a special knife guard ensures tips won't poke through. Bag also has internal pockets for accessories. Durable fabric with stylish leatherette-trim treatments. Free sharpening on all Shun cutlery for as long as you own it. Click for details
Shun Classic 10-Piece Block Set
A generous gift for an avid cook, this Shun Classic 10-piece block set is perfect for both novices and seasoned gourmets. It features the essential knives you need to create a lifetime of delicious meals, including: 3½" paring, 6" utility, 5½" hollow-edge Santoku, 9" slicing, 9" bread, 8" chef's, and 6" U2 ultimate utility, along with kitchen shears, sharpening steel, and a handsome 11-slot bamboo storage block. Shun Classic's tasteful and contemporary design features beautiful Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood®handles. Behind each knife's beauty is function: a razor-sharp blade offering precision performance. Shun's VG10 steel core-known for its incredible edge retention-is clad with Damascus stainless steel, then bead-blasted, revealing the woodgrain pattern of the steel that allows the blade to slide easily through food. The result is knives that are sharp, durable, and corrosion resistant, as well as beautiful to behold. NSF-certified knives meets the high-level safety standards for professional kitchens. Dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended. Limited lifetime warranty. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan.
Shun Classic 7-Piece Block Set
A generous gift for an avid cook, this Shun Classic 7-piece block set is perfect for both novices and seasoned gourmets. It features the essential knives you need to create a lifetime of delicious meals, including: 3½" paring, 6" utility, 7" granton-edge Santoku, and 9" bread, along with kitchen shears, sharpening steel, and a handsome bamboo storage block. Shun Classic's tasteful and contemporary design features beautiful Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood®handles. Behind each knife's beauty is function: a razor-sharp blade offering precision performance. Shun's VG10 steel core-known for its incredible edge retention-is clad with Damascus stainless steel, then bead-blasted, revealing the woodgrain pattern of the steel that allows the blade to slide easily through food. The result is knives that are sharp, durable, and corrosion resistant, as well as beautiful to behold. NSF-certified knives meets the high-level safety standards for professional kitchens. Dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended. Limited lifetime warranty. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan.
Shun Classic Gokujo Fillet Knife
Shun's efficient boning/fillet knife is equally adept at two key kitchen chores. The thin, sharp, curved blade makes it easy to separate meat from bone-even fibrous tissue is no match for the extremely sharp edge. The 6" length is perfect for filleting fish and blade has the right degree of flexibility to glide through the body of the fish, quickly removing bones and skin. Shun Classic's tasteful and contemporary design features a beautiful Damascus-clad blade and D-shaped ebony pakkawood handle. Behind the knife's beauty is function: a razor-sharp blade offering precision performance. Shun Classic knives feature a core of proprietary VG-MAX super steel clad on both sides with 34 layers of Damascus stainless steel. The woodgrain pattern of the steel allows the blade to slide easily through food. The result is a knife that's sharp, durable and corrosion resistant, as well as beautiful to behold. NSF-certified knife meets the high-level safety standards for professional kitchens. Free sharpening on all Shun cutlery for as long as you own it. Click for details
Shun Classic Hollow-Edge Santoku
Santoku means "three virtues" in Japanese, and this knife gets its name for the three strengths it demonstrates in the kitchen: cutting vegetables, thin-boned meats, and fish. Many cooks reach for their santoku at least as often as their chef's knife. This santoku's slightly curved blade enables you to employ a rocking motion while cutting. A thinner blade makes it lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style knives. Plus, oval indentions on the sides of blade reduce friction, ensuring clean, uniform cuts with minimal sticking. Shun Classic's tasteful and contemporary design features a beautiful Damascus-clad blade and D-shaped ebony pakkawood handle. Behind the knife's beauty is function: a razor-sharp blade offering precision performance. Shun Classic knives feature a core of proprietary VG-MAX super steel clad on both sides with 34 layers of Damascus stainless steel. The woodgrain pattern of the steel allows the blade to slide easily through food. The result is a knife that's sharp, durable and corrosion resistant, as well as beautiful to behold. NSF-certified knife meets the high-level safety standards for professional kitchens. Free sharpening on all Shun cutlery for as long as you own it. Click for details
Shun Classic Honing Steel
This easy-to-use honing rod gently realigns the cutting edges of your Shun cutlery, enabling you to maintain the razor-sharp blades between sharpenings. While fine European knives can require honing after each use, Shun's harder steel means you can hone just once a week or so, depending on use. A built-in angle on the handle makes it easy to hone your knives to the correct 16° Shun angle. The premium pakkawood handle provides a secure grip and matches the handles of the rest of the beautiful Shun Classic line. The 9" length accommodates a wide variety of cutlery, large and small.Free sharpening on all Shun cutlery for as long as you own it. Click for details
Shun Classic Taskmaster Shears
Essential shears cut through everything from twine to bones, plus they open bottles and jars, crack nuts, lift lids, and more. Rugged stainless steel blades with serrated edge and bone notch pull apart for easy cleaning. Non-slip comfort handles work in either hand.Free sharpening on all Shun cutlery for as long as you own it. Click for details
Shun Pro Sho Yanagiba Slicer
For the true Japanese food aficionado, nothing compares to the scalpel-like precision of a single-bevel blade. The newly updated Shun Pro line features the same incredibly sharp chisel edges as in the past, combined with D-shaped pakkawood handles, which lend a secure and comfortable grip. The beautiful graffiti-etched blade is made with high-carbon VG10 steel, which takes and holds an edge longer than comparable knives. The blade backs are gently hollow ground, creating an air pocket between the knife and the food being cut, so the knife glides through food with quick precision. The wide shinogi (or blade bevel) makes sharpening these knives on a whetstone practically effortless. The yanagiba (or willow blade) slicer features a long, thin, "willowy" blade that's designed to be pulled through food. This creates the cleanest cuts imaginable and reduces the loss of natural juices. Most often used for preparing sashimi, yanagiba knives are also excellent for slicing meats and other moist foods. Due to the single-bevel design, Shun Pro knives are best suited for right-handed cooks. Free sharpening on all Shun cutlery for as long as you own it. Click for details
Shun Whetstone
Japanese chefs prefer whetstones over oilstones because they're quicker and cleaner to use. This 1000/6000 whetstone is for finishing a highly-polished knife edge with razor sharpness.Before you use it, simply put the sharpening stone into water for about five minutes (do not store it in water) and you're ready to create finished edges that cut effortlessly. Made in Japan.