Miyabi Kaizen II 5000FCD 6.5″ Nakiri – FC61 Core, 48‑Layer Damascus, D‑Shape Pakkawood Handle

The Miyabi Kaizen II 5000FCD 6.5″ Nakiri delivers exceptional performance and beauty in a precise vegetable cleaver. Built around an FC61 super-steel core, it’s wrapped in 48 layers of flower-pattern Damascus and double ice-hardened with Friodur® for superior sharpness, durability, and corrosion resistance. The blade is hand-honed via Honbazuke to a fine, scalpel-like edge (approx. 9.5–12°).

This knife features an ergonomic D‑shape black pakkawood handle with a mosaic pin and rounded bolster for balanced control. Handcrafted in the renowned cutlery city of Seki, Japan, it’s ideal for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables with ease.

Key Features

• FC61 steel core with exceptional edge retention and chip resistance 

• 48-layer flower Damascus with acid-darkened finish for added strength and elegance 

• Double ice-hardened Friodur® blade, Rockwell ~61 HRC 

• Honbazuke-honed edge (~9.5–12°) for razor-sharp slicing 

• D‑shape black pakkawood handle with mosaic pin and stainless end-cap 

• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, combining traditional skill with modern refinement