Slicing Knife, 9-1/2 in. (34378-243)

Product Description for Slicing Knife, 9-1/2 in. (34378-243)

Maker: Henckels (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $299.99 Saving: $75.01
Item num: 94850
Blade length: 10.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 9.50 in.
Total length: 14.90 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.25 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.05 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.03 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.01 in.
Item weight: 5.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 20 oz.
Blade: SG2 powdered metallurgical stainless steel surrounded by 101-layer flower pattern damascus, hardened to Hrc 63
Handle: Masur birch with a mosaic pin
Description: The Henckels Miyabi Birchwood 9-1/2 inch slicing knife features a long, slender blade with a strong, fine cutting edge. It is a perfect choice when slicing ham, roasts, and carving poultry.
The blade is made from stainless Takefu SG2 super-steel surrounded by a 101-layer stunning flower pattern damascus - 50 layers on each side. The blade is not only beautiful, but exceptionally high performing, with one of the sharpest, longest lasting edges to be found anywhere.
The blade undergoes a four-step hardening process that maximizes the properties of the steel. The hardening is done in a state of the art vacuum furnace. It is rapid quenched to room temperature in mere seconds. A cryogenic treatment at -321°F enhances corrosion resistance. Double tempering improves toughness.
The edge is hand sharpened with the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method. Each blade is honed by an artisan to an angle of between 9-1/2 and 12 degrees per side. This acute angle in combination with the Honbazuke method results in scalpel-like sharpness.
The elegant, high performing blade is complemented by the D-shape masur birch (karelian) handle. It is finished with a mosaic pin and two red spacers. The end cap is finished with the Miyabi logo.

  • Made in Japan from Takefu SG2 powdered metallurgical (PM) stainless steel, heat treated to 63 Rockwell hardness
  • Traditional Japanese blade shape
  • Masur birch D-shaped handle with mosaic pin
  • Cryodur ice hardening enhances the blade's toughness and corrosion resistance
  • Traditional Honbazuke hand sharpened edge


Availability: Backordered - usually ships in 1-2 weeks