MIYABI 4000 FC 9.5-Inch Gyutoh Knife – Black Handle

• Country of Origin : Japan 🇯🇵
• Color: brown
• Substance: FC61
• Type of handle: concealed tang
• Type of edge: fine edge
• Edge finishing: Honbazuke edge
• Manufacturing method: welded
• Blade hardness (HRC): 61 HRC
• Colour handle: brown
• Substance handle: Pakka Wood

MEASUREMENTS

• Net weight: 0.199 kg / 0.44 lbs
• Length of product: 38.6 cm / 15.20 in
• Width of product: 1.9 cm / 0.75 in
• Height of product: 5.3 cm / 2.09 in
• Blade length: 24 cm / 9.45 in
• Handle length: 13.5 cm / 5.31 in
• Handle width: 1.9 cm / 0.75 in
• Blade width: 0.1 cm / 0.04 in
• Blade thickness: 0.1 cm / 0.04 in

Taking good care of your handmade knife is essential to ensure its longevity and maintain its cutting performance. Here are some care and maintenance suggestions:

Safe Handling:

• Handle the knife with caution, as it is extremely sharp. Always be mindful of your fingers and avoid contact with the blade's edge. 
• Keep the knife out of the reach of children to prevent accidents or injuries.

 Proper Use:

• Limit the knife's usage to cooking purposes only. Avoid using it for tasks like opening cans or boxes, which can damage the blade.

Cleaning:

• After each use, hand wash the knife using mild dish soap and warm water. Avoid harsh detergents or abrasive cleaners that can damage the blade or handle.
• Carefully clean both sides of the blade, the handle, and any other exposed parts.
• Rinse the knife thoroughly to remove all soap residue.

Drying:

• Dry the knife immediately after washing to prevent moisture buildup, which can lead to rust.
• Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the blade and handle completely dry. Ensure there are no water spots left.

Storage:

• Store the knife in a safe and dry place, away from moisture and humidity.
• Consider using a knife sheath or blade guard to protect the blade from accidental damage and to prevent injuries when retrieving or storing the knife.

Sharpening:

• To maintain satisfactory cutting performance, it is recommended to re-sharpen the knife once or twice per month. However, this frequency may vary depending on the knife's usage and your personal preference.
• Use a sharpening stone or honing rod designed for kitchen knives to restore the blade's sharpness. Follow the manufacturer's instructions or seek guidance from a professional if you're unsure about the sharpening process.

By following these care and maintenance practices, you can ensure that your handmade knife remains sharp, safe to use, and lasts for a long time.

When holding a MIYABI 4000FC knife in your hand, you experience traditional artisan Japanese knife craftsmanship. Beauty and sharpness are the ideals to be attained with every kitchen knife - and these are also reflected with this Gyutoh, with a blade length of 240 mm. Its blade, which has been honed on both sides, turns it into the perfect instrument for cutting meat or preparing large vegetables. The robust FRIODUR blade is characterised by its high edge holding ability: The material used for this is FC61 steel that has undergone twofold ice-hardening. The high-quality special steel offers the best prerequisites for a particularly fine Katana-edge cut, as is known with the blades of Japanese swords. As such, the blade becomes very sharp and acquires a high edge holding ability – a sign of masterly artisan knife craftsmanship. The octagonally-formed handle and bolster do not only turn the MIYABI 4000FC into a stylish instrument, but also make it safe and comfortable. Optically, with the impregnated, dimensionally-stable Pakka wood handle, the mosaic pin also is an eye-catcher. It underscores the elegant character that characterises a Japanese chef’s knife like this one. All MIYABI knifes are manufactured in Seki, Japan. ZWILLING has its own manufacturing site there. This way, German engineering skill from Solingen and finest East-Asian craftsmanship are ideally united.

• Fabricated from revolutionary FC61 fine carbide stainless steel - 61 Rockwell hardness
• Ice-hardened FRIODURx2 blade offers exceptional durability, cutting edge retention, and corrosion resistance
• Hand-honed Honbazuke blade boasts scalpel-like sharpness
• Authentic, thin Japanese blade profile - 9.5-12 degree edge angle
• Mirror-polished blade features Japanese design details: sandblasted katana edge and embossed MIYABI logo
• Stylishly stamped with a mosaic pin, ergonomic Pakkawood handle design nestles comfortably in the hand
• Rounded spine and heel ensure tireless cutting
• Hand wash only
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan