Miyabi Birchwood Prep Knife, 5.5"

An SG2 microcarbide steel prep knife is a great everyday go-to for smaller, controlled tasks. Use it for slicing and trimming produce, portioning ingredients and tackling quick prep where a compact blade feels more nimble than a larger knife.

This prep knife is built with 101 layers of steel, with 50 layers clad on each side of the SG2 core. Those layers create the distinctive Damascus pattern you can see on the blade.

The Birchwood blade is hand-honed using a three-step honbazuke process. It’s sharpened on whetstones with custom grits, then finished with mirror polishing on a leather wheel for a refined edge.

A hamon edge is the visible line where the flexible outer layers meet the harder core steel. On this Damascus knife, that hamon line is a hallmark of the blade’s layered construction and craftsmanship.

The D-shape Masur birch handle is designed to feel comfortable and secure, especially during frequent prep. It also features elevated finishing details like a mosaic center pin, red detailing and an engraved endcap.