Miyabi Artisan 9.5" Kiritsuke Chef Knife

MIYABI celebrates Japanese craftsmanship with Artisan. Using traditional methods and innovative techniques, these knives merge the past and present into an exceptional knife collection.The potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is layered in a Tsuchime finish. This exquisite, hand-hammered effect helps prevent food from sticking. Each knife features a hand-honed blade finished with a true katana edge, a homage to the samurai swords made in Seki centuries ago.Fabricated with special Cocobolo Rosewood pakkawood, the handles mirror the beauty of the blade. Sophisticated details include brass and red spacers, a mosaic pin and a stainless steel end cap. The attractive D-shaped handle is designed to nestle comfortably in your hand for tireless cutting. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.

• SG2 micro-carbide powder steel
• Authentic thin Japanese blade profile
• CRYODUR blade, ice-hardened to Rockwell 63
• SG2 core is protected by two layers and finished with a katana edge
• D-shaped Cocobolo pakkawood handle
• Hammered “Tsuchime” finish
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan

• Net weight: 0.51 lbs
• Length of product: 14.92 in
• Width of product: 0.98 in
• Height of product: 2.01 in
• Blade length: 9.45 in
• Handle length: 5.59 in
• Handle width: 0.98 in

Japanese chef knives are brittle and the blades can chip if not handled carefully. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust and corrode if not dried promptly and kept dry.

The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.