I thought you might be interested to know about the birchwood used in this Miyabi knife. The figure is a result of scaring of the timber when the tree repairs the damage done by a wood boring beetle and it leaves the tree stunted. It is known as Masur birch or sometimes Karelian burl if from that area of Finland. The best and most highly figured timber is harvested north of the Arctic circle. All the best.
Good exposition, Ryky; as always work well done. I have two of these Miyabi's thanks to the information you provide on your channel. Works of art and use. Thanks.
I greatly appreciate the time and effort you put in to make these videos! I work in the industry so just to see out of the box comparisons and even the head to heads is educational. The only knife I'm left wondering about is the Yaxell Super Gou. If you could make a match up of the Super Gou vs Shun Hiro vs the Mayabi Birchwood as a $300+ luxurious royal rumble I would be delighted!
I have tried many Japanese knives and I have settled on the Miyabi line, my favourite is the 5000MCD 67. They are expensive but imo one of the best knives you can buy.
just ordered a Miyabi Mizu SG2 Santoku, got it on sale! can't wait to try it. When I get some more money lol i'd like to get one of these Birchwoods, beautiful knife
I just got this knife and I absolutely love it!!! It had a couple of nicks in the blade on the damask pattern but I noticed yours had the same so I really appreciate your videos! 🔪
I've got this one and the Birchwoo santoku. They're both phenomenal. Quickly replaced my global g2 as my number one knife at work. I love how light they are. I use these knives at least 50 hours a week and they have completely eliminated pain I used to get periodically in my right wrist. 2 years or so in and I can't say enough about these knives. Definitely worth the investment, especially if you cook professionally.
Owned this for 2 years. The handle is unfinished (raw) wood and not emphasized enough in reviews, beautiful but picks up stains/odors. Its a higher maintenance knife but I would buy it again. Good knife if you have the budget and time.
Like you I enjoy collecting quality kitchen knives. I have way more than anyone would ever need, but you can say the same for any collector of anything. I have collections from Wustof Ikon, Henkles / Zwilling, Dalstrong, MAC and Miyabi. I have the complete set of Miyabi Birchwood knives from Kiritsuke to Petty as after I bought their Nakiri....I had to get the rest of them. Since getting into Japanese knives, I've pretty much shelved my EU ones.
I am actually surprised you didn't find it comfortable to rock with over small ingredients. I rock and walk with mine all of the time. Cross chop herbs too. But it is the knife I reach for the most so maybe I am just accustomed to it. Sure it isn't the perfect profile for the job but I find it comfortable enough. :) Nice video, thanks for sharing.
I bought my full set of birchwood knives 7 years ago, use them daily. LOVE them
I thought you might be interested to know about the birchwood used in this Miyabi knife. The figure is a result of scaring of the timber when the tree repairs the damage done by a wood boring beetle and it leaves the tree stunted. It is known as Masur birch or sometimes Karelian burl if from that area of Finland. The best and most highly figured timber is harvested north of the Arctic circle. All the best.
Good exposition, Ryky; as always work well done. I have two of these Miyabi's thanks to the information you provide on your channel. Works of art and use. Thanks.
I greatly appreciate the time and effort you put in to make these videos! I work in the industry so just to see out of the box comparisons and even the head to heads is educational. The only knife I'm left wondering about is the Yaxell Super Gou. If you could make a match up of the Super Gou vs Shun Hiro vs the Mayabi Birchwood as a $300+ luxurious royal rumble I would be delighted!
On your recommendation I purchased a Miyabi.
Owning this Miyabi has been a dream for while. Nice video.
I have tried many Japanese knives and I have settled on the Miyabi line, my favourite is the 5000MCD 67. They are expensive but imo one of the best knives you can buy.
I use miyabi in my prep work as a teppan chef...love miyabi
just ordered a Miyabi Mizu SG2 Santoku, got it on sale! can't wait to try it. When I get some more money lol i'd like to get one of these Birchwoods, beautiful knife
I just got this knife and I absolutely love it!!! It had a couple of nicks in the blade on the damask pattern but I noticed yours had the same so I really appreciate your videos! 🔪
I've got this one and the Birchwoo santoku. They're both phenomenal. Quickly replaced my global g2 as my number one knife at work. I love how light they are. I use these knives at least 50 hours a week and they have completely eliminated pain I used to get periodically in my right wrist. 2 years or so in and I can't say enough about these knives. Definitely worth the investment, especially if you cook professionally.
That is actually my dream knife. I think its really nice looking, clean and reminds of the knife i have, except the one i have is hammered too.
I don't think you've ever done a Global knife review. I'd love to see that. Great channel.
Owned this for 2 years. The handle is unfinished (raw) wood and not emphasized enough in reviews, beautiful but picks up stains/odors. Its a higher maintenance knife but I would buy it again. Good knife if you have the budget and time.
Like you I enjoy collecting quality kitchen knives. I have way more than anyone would ever need, but you can say the same for any collector of anything. I have collections from Wustof Ikon, Henkles / Zwilling, Dalstrong, MAC and Miyabi. I have the complete set of Miyabi Birchwood knives from Kiritsuke to Petty as after I bought their Nakiri....I had to get the rest of them. Since getting into Japanese knives, I've pretty much shelved my EU ones.
I broke down and bought one seeing they were on sale (still, it's a bit out my price range).
Just ordered mine. Will have it in 2 days to join my Enso prep knife and my Kramer Euroline Damascus. Getting addicted to collecting
My 8" Miyabi will be here Wednesday. Looking forward to more videos and of course more knife purchases .
I am actually surprised you didn't find it comfortable to rock with over small ingredients. I rock and walk with mine all of the time. Cross chop herbs too. But it is the knife I reach for the most so maybe I am just accustomed to it. Sure it isn't the perfect profile for the job but I find it comfortable enough. :) Nice video, thanks for sharing.
I’d love to see a head to head/ comparison/ your opinion on the birchwood vs the Kramer!