MIYABI
5000 DP
8-inch, Gyutoh - Visual Imperfections
Description
Elegant, functional and efficient - the GYUTOH knife from Miyabi combines tradition and modernity. This solid knife is ideal for cutting meat, fish and preparing larger vegetables. The Miyabi GYUTOH from the 5000 DP range has a blade of CMV60-Steel, incorporating 64 layers of stainless steel. The CRYODUR® blade, ice-hardened at 196 degrees C is extremely tough and resistant. The knife handle has a stable Micarta handle for safe and ergonomically comfortable handling. The Japanese blade is sharpened on both sides, using a special Japanese technique, giving a particularly sharp Honbazuke edge. The GYUTOH knife makes accurate, lengthy cutting tasks much easier. This Japanese knife is ideal - but not exclusively - for the preparation of Japanese dishes such as sashimi. As well as a high degree of functionality, which is particularly evident in its sharpness, the GYUTOH knife is also an elegant and exotic knife, which has its place in both classic and modern kitchens. Using this stylish knife, which is esteemed by renowned cooks, you can prepare sophisticated dishes which your guests will love.
- VG10 super steel
- Authentic thin Japanese blade profile
- Hand-honed using the three-step Honbazuke process for a 9.5 to 12 degree edge
- CRYODUR blade, ice-hardened to Rockwell 63
- SG2 core is protected by two layers and finished with a katana edge
- D-shaped Cocobolo pakkawood handle
- Hammered “Tsuchime” finish
- Hand wash only
- Handcrafted in Seki, Japan
Specifications
- Item no. 34183-203-5
- Substance: CMV60
- Type of handle: concealed tang
- Type of edge: fine edge
- Edge finishing: Honbazuke edge
- Manufacturing method: welded
- Blade hardness (HRC): 60-62 HRC
- Colour handle: black
- Substance handle: micarta
- Net weight: 0.201 kg / 0.44 lbs
- Length of product: 33.6 cm / 13.23 in
- Width of product: 2.2 cm / 0.87 in
- Height of product: 4.6 cm / 1.81 in
- Blade length: 20 cm / 7.87 in
- Handle length: 13.7 cm / 5.39 in
- Handle width: 2.3 cm / 0.91 in
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MIYABI - FROM JAPAN’S FORGING CAPITAL TO THE WORLD
The city of Seki has been the Japanese center for forging since the 14th century – anyone who produces knives here understands their craftsmanship: Just like MIYABI, because German engineering meets Japanese craftsmanship here. Knives with perfect sharpness, precise cutting, and long durability are created in 42 days and 100 steps. Their design is reminiscent of traditional Samurai swords. Let yourself be taken to the world of Japanese knives!
