Introducing the MIYABI Koh 8-inch Chef’s Knife: the ultimate kitchen workhorse for all your prepping tasks. Crafted in Seki, Japan, by skilled artisans using the traditional Honbazuke method, this knife combines German engineering with Japanese craftsmanship. Made from advanced FC61 fine carbide stainless steel, the hand-honed blade boasts exceptional hardness (61 on the Rockwell scale), ensuring unparalleled corrosion and chip resistance. The FRIODURx2 ice-hardening process enhances durability, sharpness, and cutting performance, while the true katana edge pays homage to Seki’s samurai sword-making heritage. With its stylish octagon-shaped Pakkawood handle, stamped with a silver mosaic pin, this knife offers ergonomic perfection for both Western chopping and Asian rocking cuts, promising precision and comfort with every slice.