About This Item

VG10 super steel
Authentic thin Japanese blade profile
Hand-honed using the three-step Honbazuke process to a 9.5 to 12 degree edge
CRYODUR blade, ice-hardened to Rockwell 60
65-layer flower Damascus design with katana edge

Product Details

Blade Material	Plastic
Brand	MIYABI
Color	Black/Stainless Steel
Handle Material	Black Linen Micarta
Blade Edge	Plain

Product Description

MIYABI strives for perfection with Kaizen - Japanese for "improvement" or "change for the better." This line of knives combines the best hardening technology with the artistry of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The resilient core of VG10 super steel is protected by a stunning 64-layer flower Damascus pattern. The CRYODUR blades feature exceptional sharpness and durability thanks to their innovative, ice hardening treatment. Then, artisans hand-hone the blades with the historic Honbazuke method. This attention to detail translates into precision cutting for MIYABI Kaizen users. The blade is balanced by a refined D-shaped handle made of black linen Micarta. With a wood-like texture, the comfortable handle won't slip from your hand and acts as a moisture repellant. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.

Beautiful to hold and behold, these German-engineered, Japanese-designed knives put precision in the palm of your hands. Crafted in Seki, Japan, MIYABI knives offer the ultimate in sharpness, comfort, durability, and beauty.

Cutlery & Tools

MIYABI knives illustrate the perfect union of machine and human. Each step in their production is guided by the hands of skilled artisans. A MIYABI knife is created over 42 days and 130 production steps, and each step of the way, from welding to honing, it is these artisans’ hands that shape the iconic blades. The result: A knife that fits you like a glove, so that you can find more pleasure, more precision in every culinary pursuit.

Maintaining your knife edge with frequent honing on a sharpening steel is key, and with MIYABI sharpening tools, it’s easy to do and efficient knife work. You’ll also need to occasionally sharpen your knives, which can be done in a number of ways. MIYABI offers both chef-approved whetstones and convenient and effective handheld sharpeners.

Kaizen 5.25" Prep Knife, Black/Stainless Steel

Kaizen 5.25" Prep Knife, Black/Stainless Steel