Miyabi Black knives combine exceptional Japanese craftsmanship with superior German engineering and stunning modern design. Each one features a core of micro-carbide powdered MC66 steel, ice-hardened to an impressive 66 on the Rockwell scale. It's protected by 132 layers of Damascus stainless steel that also create the blade's intricate floral pattern. The scalpel-like knife edges are hand sharpened using the traditional three-step Honbazuke method. Designed for comfort and control, the ergonomic D-shaped handles are made of black-leaf maple burl dyed to resemble black ash. This Japanese-made set includes five essential knives, a honing steel, kitchen shears and a bamboo storage easel.

• Each blade has a core forged of proprietary MC66 micro-carbide powdered steel.
• Protected by 132 layers of Damascus stainless steel that create intricate floral pattern.
• Authentic thin Japanese blade profile enables lightweight handling for precise control.
• Fine carbide distribution produces razor-sharp blades with Rockwell hardness of 66.
• Double ice-hardened Cryodur blades offer long-lasting durability, corrosion resistance and edge retention.
• Blades are hand honed to exceptionally sharp angle using traditional three-step Honbazuke method.
• Black-leaf maple knife handles have unique grain, dyed black ash hue and mosaic pin.
• Ergonomic D-shaped knife handles provide comfort and control.
• Honing steel has black ash handle; stainless-steel kitchen shears have plastic handles.
• Steel endcaps feature embossed logo.
• Magnetic storage easel is made of bamboo and holds 7 pieces.
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan – a city renowned for producing high-quality cutlery.

8-Piece Set includes:

• 3 1/2" paring knife
• 5 1/4" prep knife
• 5 1/2" santoku
• 8" chef's knife
• 9 1/2" serrated bread knife
• Honing steel
• Kitchen shears
• Storage easel
• Please note: Storage easel is counted as individual piece.