A Miyabi Birchwood SG2 9" chef's knife (gyutoh) (SKU 34373-243). SG2 micro-carbide powder steel core (MC63) with 100-layer flower Damascus, 101 layers including the core. CRYODUR ice-hardened to 63 HRC. Three-step Honbazuke edge, 9.5° to 12°. Karelian (Masur) Birch handle. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan. Hand-wash. Specs from the zwilling.com Birchwood SG2 9" chef's page.
This knife sharpens to a razor's edge every time.