Each elegant MIYABI Koh knife is crafted in Seki, Japan. There, MIYABI artisans merge rich Japanese tradition with expert German engineering and stateoftheart steels to produce these ultimate kitchen knives.Advanced FC61 fine carbide stainless steel 61 hardness on the Rockwell scale 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, icehardened process, the FRIODURx2 blades offer remarkable durability, sharpness, and cutting performance.The stunning blades are finished with a true katana edge, homage to the samurai swords made in Seki centuries ago, and feature an embossed MIYABI logo. Stylishly stamped with a silver mosaic pin, the exquisite octagonshaped handle feels as good as it looks. The Pakkawood handle supports both Western chopping and Asian rocking cuts experience ergonomic perfection with each slice.