Miyabi Birchwood SG2 8" Chef's Knife specs and steel
The Miyabi Birchwood SG2 8" Chef's Knife has a 7.87" gyuto (chef's) blade in SG2 / R2, weighs 6.1 oz and is a kitchen knife. Its list price is $364.99; retailers often sell for less.
Specifications
- Blade steel
- SG2 / R2
- Blade length
- 7.87"
- Overall length
- 13.23"
- Blade thickness
- 0.08"
- Weight
- 6.1 oz
- Lock
- —
- Handle
- Birch
- Blade shape
- Gyuto (chef's)
- Made in
- Japan
- Model
- Birchwood SG2 8" Chef's Knife (34373-203)
- Brand
- Miyabi
- List price
- $364.99
Zwilling lists the core as MC63, its name for SG2 micro-carbide powder steel. Weight converted from 0.38 lb = 6.1 oz. Standard price $364.99 (sale $299.99 at fetch time).
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The steel: SG2 / R2
SG2 (R2) is a powder metallurgy stainless steel rated 7/10 for edge retention, 4/10 for toughness and 7/10 for corrosion resistance; it is low on ease of sharpening (4/10). Full SG2 (R2) page.
How SG2 (R2) compares
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Specs checked on 2026-10-14 against the maker's product page.