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This is a food prep knife designed for users who value excellent sharpness and edge retention but do not want to worry about the rust that non-stainless steel presents.
This is a high-carbon stainless steel chef knife designed to cut produce and boneless meats.
Pros: Sharpness, edge retention, stain-free, ambidextrous handle, easy to keep sharp.
Cons: Fragile
The blades are damascus-clad VG10 cobalt alloy, a high-carbon stainless steel that stays sharp longer than most other steels.
The handle is made of pakka wood with a steel end cap and mosaic pin.
The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.
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.
From the manufacturer:
MIYABI moves one step closer to perfection with Kaizen II – Japanese for “improvement” or "change for the better." The Kaizen II collection boasts traditional Japanese craftsmanship combined with the best hardening technology and beautiful modern design.The core, forged from resilient FC61 super steel, is protected by a stunning 48 layers of stainless steel. And Miyabi Kaizen II knives are as beautiful as they are functional. The blades’ gorgeous flower Damascus pattern is dramatically darkened through acid dipping. The double FRIODUR® ice-hardened blade makes for improved corrosion resistance and astonishing durability. Artisans hand-hone the blades using the venerable four-step Honbazuke method. This fine attention to detail translates into a work of art that is the ultimate in precision cutting.The blade is balanced by a substantial D-shaped handle made of black pakkawood. Effortless to hold, the classic Japanese “D”-shape handle offers a comfortable grip for stress-free cutting. This striking handle truly matches the caliber of the blade.Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, a city renowned for its highest quality cutlery production.
