9.5-inch Black Maple Slicing/Carving Knife

Experience the power of extraordinary steel with MIYABI Black. Exquisite Japanese craftsmanship merges with expert German engineering for the ultimate kitchen knives. This 9.5-inch slicing knife makes it easy to serve and slice meat and seafood effortlessly. Confidently carve roast turkey, slice ham smoothly, and cut prime rib into succulent slices.

Featuring an ultra-premium micro-carbide MC66 steel core protected by 132 layers, MIYABI Black knives feature scalpel-like precision and impressive cutting edge retention and corrosion resistance. MIYABI’s innovative, ice-hardening process locks in the long-lasting sharpness of these CRYODUR® blades.

Beautiful to behold, the stunning flower Damascus pattern provides superior durability. Effortless to hold, the classic Japanese “D”-shape handle offers fatigue-free cutting. The striking handle matches the caliber of the blade. Made of splendidly swirled burls from North American Bigleaf maple, each handle is elegantly unique.

• ZDP-189 (MC66) extremely fine-ground powder steel core protected by 133-layer flower Damascus design
• Katana edge is hand-honed using the historic 3-step Honbazuke method to an exceptionally sharp 9.5° to 12°
• Ice-hardened CRYODUR® blade is razor-sharp and durable – 66 Rockwell hardness
• Authentic, thin Japanese blade profile
• Traditional Japanese “D”-shape handle with rounded spine and heel provides a comfortable grip
• Natural variations in the wood and dyeing process mean each knife will feature unique color differences, making each piece one of a kind
• Hand wash only
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan