Miyabi
Miyabi Birchwood SG2 8-Inch Chef's Knife
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Ranked #6 in Chef's Knives
Backed by 3 cited sources
Covered by 3 outlets
The premium splurge pick for cooks ready to invest: an SG2 powder-steel core ground to roughly 10 degrees per side with a stunning birch handle, holding an edge longer than Shun. Superb performance, but at $300+ it is a luxury rather than a necessity.
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Key features
- ✓ SG2/MC63 micro-carbide powder steel core
- ✓ ~10-degree-per-side Honbazuke hand-honed edge
- ✓ Ice-hardened (Cryodur) to ~63 HRC
- ✓ Damascus flower pattern, karelian birch handle
- ✓ Outstanding edge retention
The sources behind this ranking
3 cited sources cover Miyabi Birchwood SG2 8-Inch Chef's Knife. Here's the stance each one takes.
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Cozymeal Miyabi is ground to ~10 degrees per side vs Shun's 16 and wins on edge retention in the head-to-head. A Read → B 
BestChefKnifeReviews Recommends the Miyabi Birchwood SG2 for cooks ready to invest in something exceptional. A Read → T 
The Rational Kitchen Detailed review concludes Miyabi knives are high quality with premium steels and finishing. A Read →
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