Miyabi Kaizen II, 4.5-inch Utility Knife

DESCRIPTION The 4.5-inch utility knife is a workhorse knife in the kitchen that’s ideal for precision work in-hand or on the cutting board. This versatile knife is for slicing fruit, mincing garlic, and cutting very thin cuts of meat or poultry. MIYABI moves one step closer to perfection with Kaizen II – Japanese for “improvement” or "change for the better." Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, a city renowned for the highest quality cutlery production, the Kaizen II collection boasts traditional Japanese craftsmanship combined with the best hardening technology and beautiful modern design. The core, forged from resilient FC61 super steel, is protected by a stunning 48 layers of stainless steel. And MIYABI Kaizen II knives are as beautiful as they are functional. The blades’ gorgeous flower Damascus pattern is dramatically darkened through acid dipping. The double FRIODUR® ice-hardened blade makes for improved corrosion resistance and astonishing durability. Artisans hand-hone the blades using