Miyabi Kaizan II 5000 FCD Chef's Knife 8" / 200 mm

Designed to exacting standards, MIYABI? continues to strive for perfection with the new MIYABI? 5000FCD Kaizen Collection. "Kaizen" Japanese for "improvement"? or "change for the better"? is a way of life. This series combines the latest technology with sleek, modern lines and centuries of knife-making artistry. Forged 49 layer construction with an FC61 super steel core protected by 48 alternating layers of stainless steel ground to expose a unique Damascus design and wavy katana edge. The new ergonomically shaped black Pakka wood handle features a striking mosaic pin, red decorative ring and end-cap with logo. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.

Features & Benefits

Ergonomically shaped black Pakka wood handle elegantly enhanced with a mosaic pin, red decorative ring and a metal end-cap featuring the MIYABI® logo

Hand polishing reveals a unique Damascus design

Forged 49-layer construction - FC61 super steel core is encapsulated by 48 layers of stainless steel

FRIODUR twice ice-hardened blade is extremely hard and robust, with hardness of 61 HRC

Traditional Honbazuke hand honed edge creates an ultra-sharp cutting edge of 9.5°- 12° angle (19°-24° total)