Miyabi Birchwood SG2 7-pc Knife Block Set

• G2 micro-carbide powder steel
• Authentic thin Japanese blade profile
• Hand-honed using the three-step Honbazuke process to a 9.5 to 12 degree edge
• CRYODUR blade, ice-hardened to Rockwell 63
• 101-layer flower Damascus design with katana edge
• Traditional Japanese Karelian (Masur) Birch handle
• Rounded spine and heel
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan

Miyabi Birchwood SG2 7-Piece Knife Block Set

Elevate your kitchen with the Miyabi Birchwood SG2 7-Piece Knife Block Set, a stunning blend of Japanese craftsmanship, premium materials, and exceptional performance. Designed as a versatile starter set, it includes essential knives and tools to handle everything from everyday prep to advanced culinary techniques.

Handcrafted in Japan, each knife delivers razor-sharp precision, durability, and elegant design, making this set perfect for both home cooks and professional chefs.✨

What’s Included in the Set🔪🌿

This thoughtfully curated collection covers all your core kitchen needs:

• 🔪 3.5" Paring Knife – ideal for peeling and precision work

• 🥕 7" Hollow-Edge Santoku – perfect for chopping, slicing, and mincing

• 🔪 8" Chef’s Knife – versatile all-purpose blade

• 🍞 9" Bread Knife – clean slicing through crusty loaves

• 🛠 9" Tungsten Sharpening Steel – keeps edges aligned

• ✂️ Twin Stainless Steel Kitchen Shears – multi-purpose kitchen tool

• 🌿 12-slot Bamboo Knife Block – stylish and functional storage

SG2 Micro-Carbide Steel Core

Each blade features a premium SG2 micro-carbide steel core, known for exceptional sharpness and edge retention. The blades are layered with Damascus steel, enhancing strength while creating a striking patterned finish.

The ice-hardening process increases durability and corrosion resistance, achieving an impressive Rockwell hardness of 63 for long-lasting performance.

Handcrafted Japanese Precision

Miyabi knives are expertly handcrafted in Japan using time-honored techniques combined with modern innovation. Each blade is finished with traditional Japanese sharpening methods, resulting in a scalpel-like edge for clean, precise cuts.

Elegant Birchwood Handles

The knives feature Karelian Birchwood handles, prized for their natural beauty and comfortable grip. Accented with a mosaic pin, red spacers, and an engraved end cap, each handle offers both ergonomic control and refined aesthetics. ✨

Key Features

• 🔪 7-piece knife block set for complete kitchen versatility

• 🧬 SG2 micro-carbide steel core for superior sharpness

• 🌊 Damascus layered blades for durability and visual appeal

• ❄️ Ice-hardened (~63 Rockwell) for long-lasting edge retention

• Handcrafted in Japan using traditional techniques

• 🌿 Karelian Birchwood handles with mosaic pin and red accents

• 🧼 Includes bamboo block, shears, and honing steel

Item number: 34370-007

About Miyabi Birchwood

The Miyabi Birchwood collection represents the pinnacle of Japanese knife artistry. Hand-finished by skilled artisans, each knife features an SG2 steel core with layered Damascus construction for unmatched sharpness and durability.

The elegant Karelian Birchwood handles provide both beauty and balance, while advanced hardening techniques ensure long-lasting performance. Miyabi Birchwood knives are designed to handle the most demanding kitchen tasks with precision and ease.

About ZWILLING J.A. Henckels

Founded in 1731, ZWILLING J.A. Henckels is a global leader in premium kitchenware. With over 280 years of expertise, the brand is known for innovation, craftsmanship, and quality.

From precision cutlery to cookware, ZWILLING products deliver professional-grade performance and lasting reliability in kitchens around the world. 🌍🍳

Care of Knives

A good knife is an investment. With proper care, it will last a lifetime.

All Zwilling J.A. Henckels and the Miyabi Red Marimoto Edition knife are dishwasher safe. However, we do not recommend putting knives in the dishwasher. Banging against other cutlery or pots and pans could chip the edge. High heat and detergent can discolor and damage the handle. Instead, wipe the knife clean in your sink with a wet cloth of soft sponge with dish soap. Dry immediately.  Other Miyabi and all Kramer by Zwilling knives need to be hand washed (see instructions below)

No metal is completely "stainless." Do not allow acidic foods (lemon, mustard, tomato, etc) to remain on the blade after use. This may cause tarnishing. Should the blade show signs of staining, use a non abrasive metal polish for cleaning.  Carbon steel knives develop a patina over time, causing the steel will turn dark gray or black. To minimize discoloring, immediately after cutting highly acidic food, rinse, wipe the blade, and then return to cutting. Always rinse and dry carbon steel blades immediately after use. 

Removing Rust Spot - If rust spots form on a carbon steel blade, they can be easily removed with an abrasive bench stone also called a "Rust Eraser" following these steps

1. Wet Rust with water 2. Rub spot with light pressure in one direction parallel to the blade's pattern. 3. Wipe the blade clean and dry with a paper towel.

Do not use tough bone with knives (except meat cleavers). Do not use knives for poking, prying, separating, or cutting semi-frozen or frozen foods. Do not use knives as screwdrivers or can openers. This is not their designated purpose and may result in bending or breaking the blade or edge of the knife.  Zwilling J.A. Henckels warranty does not cover misuse. 

Proper Knife Storage

Knives have to be stored in a safe place to protect the cutting edge and guarding against injuries. There are some options for storing your knives. Magnetic knife bars are convenient and safe for chefs who want to be able to view their blades and easily access then. They attach to the wall and firmly hold knives in place.  A wooden knife block is the best way to store knives on the counter. The size of the block varies with the number of knives to be store. Most Zwilling J.A. Henckels blocks also have a slot for a honing steel and kitchen shears. 

Cutting Surfaces

Cutting Surfaces should be smooth, easy to clean and "give" on contact with knife cuts. Zwilling J.A. Henckles recommends: wooden or bamboo cutting boards and quality polyethylene boards. Avoid surfaces that can dull or damage the knife such as china, marble, granite, tile, Formica, porcelain, stainless counter tops and glass. Remember, all cutting boards and surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly immediately after use to avoid harmful bacteria growth.