5.25″ Prep Knife

Description

Miyabi moves one step closer to perfection with Kaizen II cutlery. Kaizen II knives combine traditional Japanese craftsmanship with the best German blade-hardening technology and stunning modern design. A core of FC61 fine carbide steel is embedded within 48 layers of Damascus stainless steel, creating the blade’s gorgeous floral pattern. This handcrafted paring knife is both a work of art and the ultimate in precision sharpness.

• Blade is forged from Miyabi’s proprietary FC61 super steel and protected by 48-layer Damascus stainless steel in a beautiful, acid-dipped floral pattern.
• Authentic, thin Japanese blade profile for lightweight handling and precision control.
• Fine carbide distribution creates a razor-sharp and durable blade with 61 Rockwell hardness.
• Double ice-hardened FRIODUR blade offers remarkable durability, corrosion resistance and edge retention.
• Blade is hand-honed using the historicHonbazukemethod to an exceptionally sharp 9.5 to 12 degree angle.
• Black PakkaWood handle with mosaic pin and Miyabi logo end cap.
• Ergonomic Japanese D-shaped handle design is effortless to hold.
• Strong, substantial handle features an improved thicker and rounded bolster for increased comfort and balance.
• Each knife takes more than 100 steps and 42 days to create.
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, a city renowned for its highest quality cutlery production.