MIYABI
IKI
18 cm Santoku
An exceptional Japanese knife that makes no compromises: MIYABI Iki. A blade so unique it can only be crafted by specially trained master artisans. Forged in over 130 steps from ultra-hard MC66 steel. A 49-layer blade featuring the Moonlight Damascus pattern—a design exclusive to the Iki series—and a distinct grind. Paired with a hand-shaped handle made of dark maple wood, perfectly matched to the blade. A top-tier Santoku, made for precise, ultra-fine slicing of meat, fish, and vegetables.
- Made in Seki – expertly crafted by specially trained master artisans
- 49-layer blade with a striking Moonlight Damascus pattern – each knife is unique
- Ultra-hard MC66 steel (66 HRC), CRYODUR ice-hardened for outstanding sharpness and durability
- Hand-sharpened blade, using traditional Honbazuke honing for a precise 9.5° to 12° angle
- Finished with a special edge that seamlessly divides the blade’s surface and cutting edge
- Elegant hand-shaped handle made from dark maple wood – perfectly balanced for exceptional control
- Item no. 1033755
- Colour: brown
- Country of origin: Japan
- Material: MC66
- Type of handle: concealed tang
- Type of edge: Smooth Edge
- Edge finishing: Honbazuke edge
- Manufacturing method: welded
- Blade hardness (HRC): 66 HRC
- Colour handle: brown-black
- Substance handle: black maple
- Net weight: 0.20 kg
- Length of product: 32.00 cm
- Width of product: 2.40 cm
- Height of product: 4.80 cm
- Blade length: 18.00 cm
- Handle length: 12.50 cm
- Handle width: 3.00 cm
- Blade width: 4.80 cm
- Blade thickness: 0.20 cm
Elegant Damascus Steel
Refined Moonlight Damascus pattern with an artful grind, reflecting the serene beauty of moonlit waters.
Exceptional sharpness
Crafted from ultra-hard MC66 steel, ice-hardened and hand-finished for precise, reliable cuts.
Hand-shaped handle
The handle is perfectly matched to the blade. Together with the curved bolster, it ensures precise and fatigue-free cutting.
The MIYABI Iki Series
A knife series so extraordinary, even our master artisans underwent special training to craft it. Each knife is made in over 130 meticulous steps—from the mesmerizing Moonlight Damascus blade and ultra-hard steel to the hand-shaped handle. The result? A masterpiece of bladesmithing. Discover a collection of professional knives as unique as your craft:
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MIYABI IKI
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Sharpness at its most beautiful
The artfully crafted blade with its Moonlight Damascus pattern and precise grind is not only breathtakingly beautiful—it’s what makes Iki truly special. -
Perfect harmony in your hand
Each handle is one of a kind—hand-shaped from fine black maple and perfectly balanced with the blade. -
Ultra-hard steel
The ultra-hard MC66 powder steel with approximately 66 HRC brings ultimate sharpness and exceptional edge retention to your kitchen. -
Perfected by master artisans
Every edge is honed in the traditional Honbazuke technique by Japanese master artisans specially trained for the Iki series.
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