Miyabi Kaizen II 5000FCD 9.5″ Bread Knife – FC61 Core, 48‑Layer Damascus, D‑Shape Pakkawood Handle

Experience precision slicing with the Miyabi Kaizen II 5000FCD 9.5″ Bread Knife, designed to glide through crusty loaves, tomatoes, and delicate fruits without tearing or crumbs. Its serrated blade features a heat-treated FC61 steel core encased in 48 layers of hand-finished flower-pattern Damascus, then double ice-hardened (Friodur®x2) for superior durability and corrosion resistance  .

The blade is razor-sharp, honed via the traditional Honbazuke method (9.5–12°) and hardened to a Rockwell rating of approximately 61 HRC  . Complementing the blade is a substantial D-shaped pakkawood handle with a steel mosaic pin and end-cap, designed for both comfort and balanced performance  . Crafted in Seki, Japan, this knife lasts for years of daily kitchen use  .

Key Features

• FC61 fine-carbide steel core wrapped in 48 hand-finished layers of acid-darkened flower Damascus.

• Double ice-hardened Friodur® blade, heat-treated for toughness and corrosion resistance.

• Honbazuke-honed edge, yielding sharp, clean cuts at ~9.5–12° serrations.

• Ergonomic D-shaped pakkawood handle with steel mosaic pin and end cap for enhanced grip and balance.

• Made in Seki, Japan, with timeless craftsmanship and a lifetime durability design.