Miyabi Kaizen II Chef’s Knife, 9.5"

The FC61 core stainless steel Damascus chef’s knife is designed to handle most kitchen prep in one blade. Use it for slicing and dicing produce, chopping herbs, carving roasted meats and breaking down poultry when you want a single, versatile knife on the board.

It describes how the blade is built around the core steel. This chef’s knife has a FC61 steel core protected by a 48-layer flower Damascus pattern, for 49 layers total, which creates the signature layered pattern and adds multi-layer construction to the blade.

Miyabi finishes the edge using the traditional four-step Honbazuke technique. That process is part of what gives the FC61 core stainless steel Damascus chef’s knife its hand-sharpened, precise cutting feel.

Kaizen II features a redesigned pakkawood handle. It’s made to feel comfortable and secure in hand, especially during everyday prep tasks.

The FC61 core stainless steel Damascus chef’s knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan. Miyabi produces these knives with a high level of hand craftsmanship and a rigorous production process that can involve up to 151 steps.