Miyabi Kaizen II Utility Knife, 4.5"

An FC61 steel Damascus utility knife is a great choice for precise, small-scale prep where control is key. Reach for it to trim and slice fruit, handle quick sandwich slicing or tackle detailed cuts that feel too large for a bigger knife.

Yes. The Kaizen II utility knife is forged from an FC61 steel core that is surrounded by stainless steel Damascus layers.

In the Kaizen II line, FC61 super steel refers to the core steel used at the center of the blade. That core is the foundation of the cutting edge, with stainless steel Damascus layered around it.

The blade is built with an FC61 steel core that is surrounded by 48 layers of stainless steel Damascus. Those layers create the signature Damascus look and form the outer portion of the blade.

Honbazuke is a traditional, four-step sharpening technique used to finish the edge. On this utility knife, it means the blade is hand-sharpened using that method before it reaches you.

A 4.5" utility knife is a handy in-between size for cooks who want a nimble blade without stepping down to the smallest knives. It is especially useful for quick prep, trimming and slicing jobs when you want more control than a longer blade.