- Is this set worth it over a German knife set?
- If you want a harder, thinner edge and do mostly slicing and vegetable prep, yes. German knives are tougher and more forgiving of bone and dishwasher use, so pick those if you want low maintenance.
- Can these knives go in the dishwasher?
- No. Hand wash and dry them right away. Dishwasher heat and detergent can damage the birchwood handles and the fine edge.
- Can I cut bone or frozen food with these knives?
- Avoid it. At 63 HRC the steel is hard and thin, so twisting or chopping through bone and frozen food can chip the edge.
- What is included in the set?
- A chef's knife, santoku, bread knife and paring knife, plus a knife block, kitchen scissors and a knife sharpener.
- How should I sharpen them?
- Use a whetstone or a controlled-angle sharpener rather than the included pull-through, which removes a lot of metal. Hone lightly and sharpen only when the edge dulls.
- Do the handles need special care?
- Yes. Dry the birchwood handles after washing and oil them occasionally to keep the wood from drying out.
- Where is the Miyabi Birchwood 34370-007 cheapest?
- At Kitchen Universe, for $1,399.95, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Miyabi Birchwood 34370-007?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including Kitchen Universe, The Home Depot, Best Buy, Horne, Nordstrom.