MIYABI
ARTISAN 6000MCT
5-inch, Shotoh, brown
The SHOTOH from Miyabi is designed for the slicing, cutting and peeling of fruit and vegetables. Preparing cold platters or delicious curries containing lots of vegetables are easy with this knife. The double-edged blade and Honbazuke honing give the knife its sharpness. The authentic Japanese blade profile ensures the 13 cm long SHOTOH is easy to use and will stay sharp. The knife is part of the MIYABI 6000MCT series and has a blade with a hammered finish and a Tsuchime look. The handle is made of premium, smooth-grained cocobolo pakka wood. A mosaic pin gives it a special design feature. The handle will retain its shape and has easy care properties. The knife is finely balanced to make cutting an effortless and pleasurable task. The blade is manufactured from Micro Carbide powder steel embedded between two additional steel layers. The central section achieves a hardness rating of around 63 Rockwell. The knife also undergoes special hardening procedures such as ice hardening at -196 degrees Celsius. This increases the blade's stability, flexibility, durability and robustness to provide you with a practical and sharp knife to effortlessly carry out a multitude of kitchen tasks.
- SG2 micro-carbide powder 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
- Item no. 34072-131
- Color: brown
- Substance: MC63
- Type of handle: concealed tang
- Type of edge: fine edge
- Edge finishing: Honbazuke edge
- Manufacturing method: welded
- Blade hardness (HRC): 62-64 HRC
- Colour handle: brown
- Substance handle: Pakka Wood
- Net weight: 0.09 kg / 0.20 lbs
- Length of product: 24 cm / 9.45 in
- Width of product: 2 cm / 0.79 in
- Height of product: 3 cm / 1.18 in
- Blade length: 13 cm / 5.12 in
- Handle length: 11 cm / 4.33 in
- Handle width: 2 cm / 0.79 in
- Blade width: 0.2 cm / 0.08 in
- Blade thickness: 0.2 cm / 0.08 in
ARTISAN 6000MCT
Hand-made in Seki, Japan, MIYABI ARTISAN 6000MCT knives are crafted from the most precious materials for an elegant profile and exquisite comfort in hand. The potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powdered steel is layered in a Tsuchime finish for a gorgeous, hand-hammered effect. Recognized as some of the sharpest knives in the industry, MIYABI Japanese cutlery is made to last a lifetime.
AUTHENTIC JAPANESE BLADE
The authentic, thin Japanese blade profile and full tang construction provides perfect balance and cutting performance.
RAZORBLADE SHARPNESS
Hand-honed using the three-step Honbazuke process, the knife edge boasts scalpel-like sharpness. The ice-hardened CRYODUR® blade offers exceptional corrosion resistance.
UNIQUE HANDLE
The ergonomic D-shaped Cocobolo handle includes brass and red spacers, a mosaic pin, and a stainless-steel end cap.
MIYABI 6000MCT
MIYABI 6000MCT
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Ice-Hardened Blade
Precision-engineered for sharpness, durability, and corrosion resistance through advanced ice-hardening. -
Ergonomic Handle
The pakkawood handle offers a perfect balance and a comfortable grip, ensuring effortless control. -
Ultra-Hard Steel
Crafted from MC63 powder steel with approximately 63 HRC, providing exceptional sharpness and long-lasting performance. -
Honbazuke Edge
Polished by expert Japanese artisans using traditional hand-finishing techniques for smooth, precise cuts.
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