Birchwood SG2 9" Sharpening Steel
More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected by 100 layers of steel. MIYABI's innovative, ice-hardening process locks in the long-lasting sharpness of the CRYODUR blades. Beneath its beautiful exterior, the flower Damascus pattern provides added durability.
- G2 micro-carbide powder steel
- Hand-honed using the three-step Honbazuke process to a 9.5 to 12 degree edge
- Authentic thin Japanese blade profile
- CRYODUR blade, ice-hardened to Rockwell 63
- 101-layer flower Damascus design with katana edge
- Traditional Japanese Karelian Birch handle
- Rounded spine and heel
- Made in Japan
Web ID: 2000420
Not for Beginner
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I thought this would just work, but it left scratches on my Birchwood knives. It requires skills to use this tool.. Now I can use this well, but this is definitely not for beginners.
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Perfect addition to your Birchwood collection
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Gorgeous honing steel that compliments your Birchwood collection. High quality and does the job it was designed to do perfectly.
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Amazing!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Amazing product that makes sharpening super easy. Definitely suggest this as part of a package
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Best steel
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Luxurious handle and best for all of my Japanese knives
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Damasc-Yes!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Exceptional balance, edge retention is divine, and I will be buying every blade in the Birchwood set.
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great results
This is the ultimate in edge maintenance. The tungsten rod puts the best edge on even the hardest of steels. The Birchwood handle is smoothe and being natural material each one is unique.
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Must Have
I recently purchased the Birchwood 8" chef's knife and added the Birchwood Sharpening Steel. This steel is tungsten which is an extremely hard metal which slightly sharpens as well as hones the blade. The Birchwood cutlery blades are made from SG2 steel, which means you really need a very hard Sharpening Steel in order to account for the hardness. This steel is perfect for Japanese steels, but can also be used for Western and German cutlery. This is now the only Sharpening Steel I use in the kitchen.
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Zwilling Employee
Designed to match the Birchwood collection of Cutlery, the steel is strong enough to provide a hard surface for optimum honing.
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