Miyabi Kaizen II 5 1/4" Prep Knife
Miyabi moves one step closer to perfection with Kaizen II cutlery. Kaizen II knives combine traditional Japanese craftsmanship with the best German blade-hardening technology and stunning modern design. A core of FC61 fine carbide steel is embedded within 48 layers of Damascus stainless steel, creating the blade's gorgeous floral pattern. This handcrafted prep knife is both a work of art and the ultimate in precision sharpness.
- Blade is forged from Miyabi's proprietary FC61 super steel and protected by 48-layer Damascus stainless steel in a beautiful, acid-dipped floral pattern.
- Authentic, thin Japanese blade profile for lightweight handling and precision control.
- Fine carbide distribution creates a razor-sharp and durable blade with 61 Rockwell hardness.
- Double ice-hardened FRIODUR® blade offers remarkable durability, corrosion resistance and edge retention.
- Blade is hand-honed using the historic Honbazuke method to an exceptionally sharp 9.5 to 12 degree angle.
- Black PakkaWood handle with mosaic pin and Miyabi logo end cap.
- Ergonomic Japanese D-shaped handle design is effortless to hold.
- Strong, substantial handle features an improved thicker and rounded bolster for increased comfort and balance.
- Each knife takes more than 100 steps and 42 days to create.
- Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, a city renowned for its highest quality cutlery production.
DIMENSIONS
- 5 1/4" blade, 3 3/4" handle.
- 6.4 oz.
- Handcrafted in Japan.
Use
- Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
- Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
- It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.
Care
- Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry immediately.
- Maintain the knife's cutting edge by regularly using a honing steel.
- Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing, you should not need to sharpen your knife more than once or twice a year.
- Sharpen knife at home using a whetstone or knife sharpener, or have it sharpened by a professional.
- Store knife in a safe place to protect its edge and prevent injury.
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at info@shophomery.com. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return question at info@shophomery.com
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
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