Miyabi Birchwood SG2 9-Inch Sharpening Steel

The Miyabi Birchwood SG2 9-Inch Sharpening Steel provides a top-of-the-line kitchen knife for any level cook with great taste. The high quality SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is hammered with 100 layers of steel for a superior construction with long lasting durability and sharpness. The patented Cryodur® ice hardening process strengthens the blade to 63 Rockwell Hardness to protect the flowered Damascus pattern while the genuine Karelian Birch handle offers an exquisite and ergonomic handle with a traditional "D" shape for comfortable use. The Miyabi Collection knives are skillfully crafted by artisans in the samurai sword capitol of the world - Seki, Japan. Combining rich traditions with exceptional steel and state of the art technology, Miyabi aims to produce the ultimate kitchen knife with a rich Japanese flair. It takes more than 100 steps and 42 days to make one Miyabi knife and each knife is carefully crafted by hand with the utmost attention to detail, all so it can shine in your kitchen. Honing Steels are an essential accessory for any serious cook. Contrary to popular belief, a honing steel does not sharpen the knife but instead straightens the blade in order to restore the edge and improve cutting ability. Hovering in the neighborhood of about 12-inches long, a good honing steel is a must have for every cook's knife collection.