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Miyabi Black Prep Knife, 5 1/4"

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Summary
Miyabi Black knives combine exceptional Japanese craftsmanship with superior German engineering and stunning modern design. Each one features a core of micro-carbide powdered MC66 steel, ice-hardened to an impressive 66 on the Rockwell scale. It's protected by 132 layers of Damascus stainless steel that also create the blade's intricate floral pattern. The scalpel-like knife edges are hand sharpened using the traditional three-step Honbazuke method. Designed for comfort and control, the ergonomic D-shaped handles are made of black-leaf maple burl dyed to resemble black ash. This Japanese-made prep knife is perfectly sized for a range of tasks, from chopping and slicing to peeling and deveining shrimp.
- Blade has a core forged of proprietary MC66 micro-carbide powdered steel.
- Protected by 132 layers of Damascus stainless steel that create intricate floral pattern.
- Authentic thin Japanese blade profile enables lightweight handling for precise control.
- Fine carbide distribution produces razor-sharp blade with Rockwell hardness of 66.
- Double ice-hardened Cryodur blade offers long-lasting durability, corrosion resistance and edge retention.
- Blade is hand honed to exceptionally sharp angle using traditional three-step Honbazuke method.
- Black-leaf maple handle has unique grain, dyed black ash hue and mosaic pin.
- Ergonomic D-shaped handle provides comfort and control.
- Steel endcap features embossed logo.
- Handcrafted in Seki, Japan – a city renowned for producing high-quality cutlery.
Dimensions & More Info
- 5 1/4" blade, 3 1/2" handle.
- 3.66 oz.
- Made in Japan.
Use & Care
Use
- Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
- Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal and glass.
- It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.
Care
- Hand-wash with warm water and mild detergent.
- Rinse and dry immediately.
- Maintain cutting edge by regularly using honing steel.
- Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing, knife should not need sharpening more than once or twice per year.
- Sharpen knife at home using whetstone or knife sharpener, or have it sharpened by a professional.
- Store knife in safe place to protect edge and prevent injury.
Customer Reviews

J***33

Great knife

Beautiful knife and fun to play with.

Fr*****82

Great all around

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Style, quality, and performance. You get it all with this knife.

Te****7

Excellent prep knife

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This knife is not only gorgeous but so easy to use and incredibly sharp! I highly recommend

Ji*****828

Great knife

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Beautiful look, sharp edge, good balance. Wonderful addition to my other knifes.

Japan**********Lover

Beautiful knife and handles like a dream

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had my heart set on a Japanese SS knife with a WA handle. However, when I tried them out in the store, I ended up liking this one more with its weight. It has a beautiful pattern so it's a joy to look at as well. So far I love it.

G**e

Great precision

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A great Japanese knife is paramount for anyone, no matter their situation. When you need to rough chop something, any German steel or even German, Japanese hybrid will likely do. But this won't work for you when you need to finely cut or chop a charcuterie tray, or something similar that doesn't get cooked down and presentation is key. A regular knife or even a high end German knife will work against you in this scenario. This is where an extremely light and extremely sharp knife like this one comes in. It is much easier to hold, and much easier to cut with this knife, so you can get done quicker and give a better presentation. I own a Shun 7" santoku and I like it, but it's not as sharp as this and I haven't found anything sharper. The balance is superb, there's minimal fatigue holding this knife and it's comfortable in my hand. Being as light as this is I should warn you to be mindful of what you're cutting. This isn't meant to be a versatile knife by any means. Always keep another workhorse knife nearby and don't be afraid to change them out when you need to tackle heavier stuff like large portions of meat. Especially when cooked.

Be****ll

Best looking and feeling knife out there

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Perfect length for everyday use and beautiful to look at. Easy to handle and extremely sharp!

Sp*****s84

Best kitchen knife!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Handles incredibly smooth and controlled! Can slice the thinnest slivers to the smoothest chunks. Fits well in hand and works for either right or left hand. Highly recommend!!

jt****9

The ultimate prep knife

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this knife for all my prep work and cuts. Excellent product!

Aun******nni

Miyabi Black Prep Knife

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This knife is truly amazing. Sharp precise. Love my new best gadget. Highly recommend

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