MIYABI 4000 FC 6.5-Inch Nakiri 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: 0.188 kg / 0.41 lbs
• Length of product: 33.2 cm / 13.07 in
• Width of product: 1.9 cm / 0.75 in
• Height of product: 5.4 cm / 2.13 in
• Blade length: 16.5 cm / 6.50 in
• Handle length: 13.5 cm / 5.31 in
• Handle width: 1.9 cm / 0.75 in
• Blade width: 0.2 cm / 0.08 in
• Blade thickness: 0.2 cm / 0.08 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.

MIYABI 4000FC knives embody tradition-steeped artisan Japanese knife craftsmanship that has to be experienced. Every knife follows the principle of ideally combining beauty and sharpness – also the case with this Nakiri, with a blade length of 170 mm. Its blade has been honed on both sides, making it excellently suited for the speedy processing of fruit and vegetables. The FRIODUR knife blade is manufactured of a special steel. Thanks to its great hardness, the twofold, ice-hardened FC61 steel has proven its worth, and it is impervious to great strain. What is more, the Katana-edge cut attains a great sharpness and edge holding ability – as, by the way, is also the case with the blades of Japanese swords, which are also considered masterpieces of Japanese artisan knife craftsmanship. However, a Japanese chef’s knife does not only convince with its blade but also always with its handle. In this regard, the MIYABI 4000FC presents itself with great elegance, with an impregnated, dimensionally-stable Pakka wood handle that boasts a mosaic pin. The handle and bolster have an octagonal form to ensure very good handling. This way, cutting becomes simple and safe. Every MIYABI knife is manufactured in the ZWILLING production site in Seki, Japan. Here German engineering skill from Solingen and finest East-Asian craftsmanship result in perfection.

• 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
• Hand wash only