Description
MIYABI BIRCHWOOD 5000MCD 5-Inch Shotoh is a small yet fine, unique cutting utensil and a top-of-the-line work of culinary art. With a 12.7 cm extra-thin and sturdy blade, it is ideal for cutting, peeling, and cleaning fruit and vegetables with extreme precision. The SG2 (MC63) micro-carbide powder steel core is surrounded by 100 layers of two different kinds of stainless steel, creating a stunning 101-layer Flower Damascus pattern that makes each knife a unique work of art. The CRYODUR blade is ice-hardened at -196 degrees Celsius to a remarkable hardness of approximately 63 Rockwell for excellent flexibility, robustness, and cutting edge retention. The blade is hand-honed using the traditional three-step Honbazuke process to a precise 9.5 to 12 degree edge angle with a symmetrical cutting edge of 19 degrees total. The Masur Birch handle in a soft light-brown colour provides an attractive contrast to the brightness of the steel, with a unique grain and structure on every knife, crafted in a traditional D-shape for excellent balance and control. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.
Key Features
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SG2 (MC63) Micro-Carbide Powder Steel: Ultra-hard core steel for scalpel-like sharpness and exceptional edge retention
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101-Layer Flower Damascus Pattern: Core surrounded by 100 layers of two different stainless steels creating a unique floral Damascus pattern on every blade
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CRYODUR Ice-Hardened: Ice-hardened at -196°C to 63 HRC for remarkable flexibility, robustness, and long-lasting cutting edge retention
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Traditional Honbazuke Honing: Three-step hand-honing process to a precise 9.5 to 12 degree edge angle (19 degrees total) for extreme sharpness
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Authentic Thin Japanese Blade Profile: Symmetrical cutting edge with katana edge for effortless precision cutting
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Masur Birch Handle: Unique grain and structure on every knife, D-shaped for excellent balance and control with an attractive contrast to the steel
- Hand Wash Only
- Handcrafted in Seki, Japan
Technical Information
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Blade Length: 12.7 cm / 5.00 in
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Handle Length: 11 cm / 4.33 in
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Handle Width: 1.7 cm / 0.67 in
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Product Length: 24 cm / 9.45 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 (19 degrees total)
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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: 0.068 kg / 0.15 lb
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Country of Origin: Japan (Seki)
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Item No.: 34372-131
