This chef's knife has been specially designed for smaller hands and those who prefer a lighter chef's knife that allows you to slice, dice and mince with ease. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, the top-class MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both the blade and the handle are crafted from the finest materials that characterize its striking appearance, and the strong SG2 microcarbide powder steel core is protected by a stunning 100-layer floral Damascus pattern. MIYABI's innovative CRYODUR® ice-hardening process ensures the blade's long-lasting sharpness.The scalpel-like blade is complemented by a Karelian (Masurian) birch handle that is as striking as it is comfortable. Karelian birch is not only a prized material for knife handles, but also the only wood ever used for a Fabergé egg. The exquisite and ergonomic MIYABI birch knives feel as good as they look.