MIYABI Special edition Birchwood Japanese knife 2pc Set Japanese knifeThe core of the SG2 super steel is protected by a 100 layer stunning flower Damascus pattern The CRYODUR blade undergoes a four blade undergoes a four step ice hardening process with maximises the properties of the steel Traditional 3 step Honbazuke hand honed edge Japanese Gyutoh are typically lighter and thinner than a European knife, are made out of a harder steel and as a result, hold a better edge The word Gyutoh in Japanese means 'beer knife'