Miyabi 5000 MCD 34378-241

Authentically Japanese in design, each knife features 101 layers of steel50 layers clad on each side of the Cryodur SG2 microcarbide steel coreforming a delicate Damascus pattern with a Rockwell hardness of 63. Each blade in the Birchwood collection is hand-honed using a traditional three-step honbazuke process. Its sharpened twice on whets... moretones with custom grits, followed by mirror polishing on a leather wheel. The genuine hamon edgea visible line where flexible outer layers and incredibly hard core layer meetis reminiscent of legendary Japanese swords. A hamon edge is a sign of superior craftsmanship. The D-shape of the natural Masur birch handle creates a comfortable grip and ensures tireless cutting, even with frequent use. Handle features an intricate mosaic center pin, red detailing, and engraved endcap. This slicing knife is ideal for creating uniform, thin slices of meat, poultry, fish, and more.