Miyabi Birchwood 9" Slicer Knife

A 101-layer Damascus-pattern slicer knife is ideal when you want thin, even slices with minimal tearing. Reach for it to carve roasts, portion turkey, or slice fish with long, smooth strokes.

Cryodur SG2 microcarbide steel is the core steel used inside the layered blade construction. This knife is rated at 63 Rockwell hardness, which indicates a very hard core designed to support a sharp cutting edge.

This slicer knife is hand-honed using a traditional three-step honbazuke process. It is sharpened twice on whetstones with custom grits, then mirror polished on a leather wheel.

A hamon edge line is the visible line where the flexible outer layers meet the hard core layer. On this blade, it is a distinctive detail that reflects the knife’s layered construction and finishing.

Care details are not provided here, so it is best to follow the maker’s guidance. In general, keep the knife clean and dry after use and store it so the edge is protected to help maintain sharpness and preserve the wood handle’s finish.