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 our 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.
A 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
- Blades 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
- Master 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
- 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 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
