MIYABI 4000 FC 7-Inch Santoku 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: 0.173 kg / 0.38 lbs
• Length of product: 32.5 cm / 12.80 in
• Width of product: 1.9 cm / 0.75 in
• Height of product: 4.6 cm / 1.81 in
• Blade length: 18 cm / 7.09 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.

Those wishing to discover artisan knife craftsmanship with a century-old tradition, can’t go wrong with the MIYABI 4000FC knives. As with every MIYABI knife, this Santoku is also characterised by the perfect combination of beauty and sharpness. Translated, Santoku means “Knife with three virtues”, which refers to the three central areas of use: The cutting of meat, fish and vegetables is easy as child’s play, thanks to the 180-mm blade length that has been honed on both sides. The FRIODUR blade is manufactured of twofold, ice-hardened FC61 steel. As such, you have a knife of very great hardness and resilience, also when it subjected to great strain. The special steel’s great sharpness and edge holding ability are derived from the incredibly fine Katana-edge cut. Incidentally, this cut is also found with masterfully-manufactured Japanese swords. An elegant accent is provided by the mosaic pin that is found in the impregnated, dimensionally-stable Pakka wood handle. At the same time, it is also noted the MIYABI 4000FC handle and bolster are octagonally-formed. The reasons for this are not solely aesthetic in nature: With this form you also benefit from safe, comfortable handling and can work effortlessly. All MIYABI knives are “made in Japan”. For this, ZWILLING has its own manufacturing site in Seki. Here German engineering expertise from Solingen and finest East-Asian craftsmanship unite to knife masterpieces.

• 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