The 8inch chef’s knife is the workhorse of the kitchen. You can use this knife for just about every prepping task. Chop onions, slice meat, and mince garlic with this allrounder knife.German engineering meets exquisite Japanese craftsmanship in this knife line. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan by highly trained artisans using the traditional Honbazuke method, the MIYABI Evolution 8inch chef’s knife features advanced FC61 fine carbide stainless steel 61 hardness on the Rockwell scale that provides unsurpassed corrosion and chip resistance. This cuttingedge steel ensures the handhoned blades retain their impressive sharpness for a long time. Thanks to an innovative, icehardening process, the FRIODURx2 blades offer remarkable durability, sharpness, and cutting performance. The stunning drysharpened blades feature the MIYABI logo.The ergonomic, tripleriveted POM handle nestles comfortably in the hand and features a rounded spine and heel for tireless cutting.