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MIYABI TENMEI 20 cm Chef's knife

£229.00

The beauty of Japan, captured in steel

  • Delicate Damascus pattern inspired by the sunrise
  • Extra sharp: 49-layer blade with Honbazuke honing
  • Handcrafted in Japan
  • Allrounder for everyday cutting tasks
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The MIYABI TENMEI Compact Chef’s Knife is Japanese craftsmanship you can feel with every cut. Inspired by 'Tenmei', the Japanese sunrise, the delicate Damascus pattern reveals its unique beauty across the blade, making each knife one of a kind. Outstanding sharpness meets ultimate precision: 49 layers of steel, with its core hardened to 61 HRC, double ice-hardened and finished with traditional Honbazuke honing for an exceptionally fine edge that stays sharp for longer. The ergonomic handle, crafted from fine pakka wood, sits comfortably in the hand and offers perfect balance. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, this chef’s knife combines precision with versatility for slicing, chopping, and cutting a wide range of ingredients.

  • Japanese elegance: a delicate Damascus pattern inspired by 'Tenmei', the Japanese sunrise
  • For precise cuts: particularly fine, extra-sharp blade with Honbazuke honing
  • 49 layers of FC61 fine carbide steel with its core hardened to 61 HRC – double ice-hardened for long-lasting sharpness
  • Premium pakka wood handle: elegant, ergonomic and comfortable to hold while you cut
  • Refined design details: mosaic pin and end cap with logo detail
  • Handcrafted in Seki, Japan

  • Item no. 1031228
Characteristics
  • Colour: black
  • Country of origin: Japan
  • Material: FC61
  • Type of handle: concealed tang
  • Type of edge: Smooth Edge
  • Edge finishing: Honbazuke edge
  • Manufacturing method: welded
  • Blade hardness (HRC): 61
  • Colour handle: black
  • Substance handle: Pakka Wood
Measurements
  • Net weight: 0.20 kg
  • Length of product: 32.00 cm
  • Width of product: 2.50 cm
  • Height of product: 4.60 cm
  • Blade length: 20.00 cm
  • Handle length: 14.00 cm
  • Handle width: 2.50 cm
  • Blade width: 4.60 cm
  • Blade thickness: 0.20 cm
MIYABI TENMEI 20 cm Chef's knife
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Inspired by the sunrise

A delicate Damascus pattern gives each blade its own distinctive look, making every MIYABI TENMEI one of a kind. 

Long-lasting sharpness

The ice-hardened blade stays sharp for a long time, enabling precise, effortless cuts. 

Idealy balanced

The ergonomic handle, crafted from fine pakka wood, feels perfectly balanced in the hand, giving you complete control with every cut. 

The MIYABI TENMEI series

MIYABI TENMEI brings together Japanese craftsmanship and an aesthetic inspired by the rising sun. A delicate Damascus pattern makes each knife one of a kind, while the exceptionally sharp blade delivers precise, effortless cuts. Handcrafted in Seki and finished with a fine pakka wood handle, every knife feels perfectly balanced in the hand. 
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