About the Maker - Zwilling

Zwilling J. A. Henckels AG is a company based in Solingen, Germany, known for its production of kitchen knives. It’s one of the oldest and largest manufacturers of kitchen knives, both for home and professional use. The Zwilling Group includes several brands such as ZWILLING, HENCKELS, MIYABI, BSF, Demeyere, Staub, Fontignac, Ballarini, Flammkraft, and Santos Grills.

About the Shape - Chef's Knife

A Chef’s Knife, also known as a cook’s knife, is a versatile cutting tool used in food preparation. Originally, it was designed primarily to slice and disjoint large cuts of beef. Today, it serves as the primary general-utility knife for most Western cooks.

About the Steel - SG2

Developed by Takefu Special Steel Company in Japan, SG2 or Super Gold 2 is a high-end stainless powdered tool steel alloy which is capable of being treated to a hardness of 64 HRC.

About the Finish - Damascus

Damascus or "Modern Damascus" finish refers to the watery or wavy light and dark pattern of the metal. Suminagashi (墨流し) which literally translates to "floating ink" is another word used for the finish.

About the Finish - Tsuchime

Tsuchime (槌目) refers to a hammered finish. This could be a result from the forging process or be added/hand-hammered by the blacksmith to create an indented and unique finish.

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Miyabi Artisan SG2 Chef's Knife 205mm

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