Miyabi 6000MCT 9cm Shotoh Knife Brown

The 9cm Shotoh is the knife that handles the tasks others can't — peeling, trimming, and the kind of intricate, controlled prep work that demands a blade with genuine precision at its core. The Miyabi 6000MCT 9cm Shotoh brings the full heritage of Japanese craftsmanship to the smallest and most detail-oriented knife in the kitchen, merging traditional methods and innovative techniques into a paring knife that performs at a level most home cooks have never experienced.

The blade is built around a core of SG2 Microcarbide MC63 powder steel embedded in two layers of steel, delivering a hardness of approximately 63 Rockwell — one of the highest hardness ratings available in a kitchen knife at any price point. That exceptional hardness translates directly into edge retention that outlasts conventional knives considerably, meaning less frequent sharpening and a blade that stays sharp through serious daily use. CRYODUR® ice-hardening treatment further enhances cutting edge retention, corrosion resistance, and optimum blade flexibility throughout the knife's working life.

The Tsuchime hand-hammered finish running the length of the blade is as functional as it is visually striking — the exquisite irregular surface actively prevents food from sticking during slicing, making delicate prep work notably cleaner and more precise. The symmetrical blade is hand-honed to an ultra-sharp Honbazuke edge — a finishing technique drawn directly from the katana-making traditions of Seki, Japan — producing sharpness that is immediately and noticeably extraordinary straight from the box.

The dimensionally-stable Pakkawood handle delivers perfect balance, outstanding comfort, and fatigue-free cutting across every technique — a sophisticated dark wood aesthetic that looks as exceptional as it performs.

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