Description
MIYABI BIRCHWOOD 5000MCD 3.5-Inch Shotoh is a feast for the eyes and a precision tool for the kitchen. At 9 cm in length, it is ideal for cutting, cleaning, and peeling fruit and vegetables with effortless control. The SG2 (MC63) micro-carbide powder steel core is enclosed within 100 layers of two different steels, forming a stunning 101-layer Flower Damascus pattern with a katana edge. The CRYODUR blade is ice-hardened at -196 degrees Celsius to achieve a Rockwell hardness of approximately 63, then hand-honed using the traditional three-step Honbazuke process between two rotating stones and polished on a leather wheel for extreme sharpness. The Masur Birch handle, with its unique wood-grain pattern, is D-shaped for perfect balance and control, and finished with a mosaic pin and steel end cap. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.
Key Features
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SG2 (MC63) Micro-Carbide Powder Steel: Hard core steel enclosed in 100 layers of steel for exceptional sharpness and edge retention
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101-Layer Flower Damascus Pattern: Authentic thin Japanese blade profile with a unique floral Damascus pattern and katana edge
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CRYODUR Ice-Hardened: Ice-hardened at -196°C to 63 HRC for long-lasting sharpness, flexibility, and durability
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Traditional Honbazuke Honing: Three-step hand-honing between rotating stones and leather wheel polish to a precise 9.5 to 12 degree edge angle
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Masur Birch Handle: Unique wood-grain pattern on every knife, D-shaped for perfect balance and ergonomic control
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Mosaic Pin and Steel End Cap: Elegant finishing details for a premium, balanced feel in the hand
- Hand Wash Only
- Handcrafted in Seki, Japan
Technical Information
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Blade Length: 9 cm / 3.54 in
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Handle Length: 11.3 cm / 4.45 in
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Handle Width: 1.7 cm / 0.67 in
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Product Length: 20.2 cm / 7.95 in
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Blade Material: SG2 / MC63 Micro-Carbide Powder Steel with 101-Layer Flower Damascus Pattern
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Blade Hardness: 63 HRC
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Edge Type: Fine Edge, Honbazuke Edge
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Edge Angle: 9.5 to 12 degrees per side
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Manufacturing Method: Welded
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Handle Material: Masur Birch (Brown)
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Handle Type: Concealed Tang
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Net Weight: 0.063 kg / 0.14 lb
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Country of Origin: Japan (Seki)
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Item No.: 34372-091
