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 Koh 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 blades feature an embossed MIYABI logo and are finished with a true katana edge, homage to the samurai swords made in Seki centuries ago.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.