Miyabi Morimoto Artisan 6000MCT 9.5-Inch Slicing Knife

The Miyabi Morimoto Artisan 6000MCT 9.5-Inch Slicing Knife provides a top-of-the-line Japanese-style kitchen knife for any level cook with great taste. The special formula SG2 micro-carbide powder steel construction creates an exceptionally hard knife designed for long term sharpness while the unique layered Tsuchime finish provides a styled Japanese appearance. The patented Cryodur® ice hardening process strengthens the blade to 63 Rockwell Hardness to protect the blade's edge while the black Cocobolo pakkawood handle offers an exquisite and ergonomic handle with a traditional "D" shape for comfortable use. The Miyabi Morimoto Artisan Collection knives are skillfully crafted by artisans in the samurai sword capitol of the world - Seki, Japan. The Artisan line was created in collaboration with famous Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in order to create a line of knives that blends the best of Eastern and Western tradition - just like his trademark cuisine. With elaborate detailing and an ergonomic design with an exquisite sharpness, the Miyabi Artisan knives offer an easy to use knife that all cooks will appreciate. Slicing Knives are commonly long, thin knives designed for slicing thin cuts of meat. Often featuring scallops or indentation to reduce surface tension and much thinner than traditional chef's knives, a carving knife can be used to slice roasts, hams, poultry, and other large cooked meats with ease. Ranging in sizes from 8-inches to 15-inches, a good slicing knife will make quick work cutting your all types of large meats - a must have for every cook's knife collection.