Miyabi Evolution 5.25-inch Prep Knife

The Evolution 5.25-inch prep knife has a taller blade for mincing garlic and shallots on the board, with the riveted handle of the line.

The prep knife is longer in the heel than a traditional utility knife, which provides excellent knuckle clearance, and it can also cut the membrane out of bell peppers. The best feature of this knife is the smoothed spine and bolster, which do not dig into your hand, and it is well suited to smaller hands.

Its FC61 edge hones back easily. For a smaller blade, see the Evolution paring knife.

A prep knife, or shotoh, has more height than a parer, so it can mince garlic and herbs on the board as well as trim small items in the hand. It suits a cook new to Japanese knives who wants a compact second blade.

SKU: 1019716

Availability: In stock

$129.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Series: Miyabi Evolution (400FC)
    • Blade length: 5.12 inches (130 mm)
    • Steel: FC61 fine carbide stainless steel, FRIODUR x2 ice-hardened
    • Hardness: 61 HRC
    • Blade: satin finish with a sandblasted katana edge
    • Edge: Honbazuke three-step hand-honed edge, 9.5 to 12 degrees per side
    • Handle: glass-fiber reinforced POM, triple-riveted, with red spacers
    • Manufacturer model: 34025-133
    • Made in: Seki, Japan
    • Item number: 1019716

    Miyabi Evolution Knives Compared

    KnifeBladeShape
    3.5-inch Paring Knife3.54 inches (90 mm)Paring
    5.25-inch Prep Knife5.12 inches (130 mm)Prep (shotoh)
    5.5-inch Utility Knife5.51 inches (140 mm)Utility
    6.5-inch Nakiri6.5 inches (165 mm)Nakiri
    7-inch Rocking Santoku7.09 inches (180 mm)Santoku
    8-inch Chef’s Knife7.87 inches (200 mm)Chef’s (gyutoh)
    9.5-inch Sujihiki9.45 inches (240 mm)Slicer
    9-inch Bread Knife9.06 inches (230 mm)Bread

    Choosing a Miyabi Line

    LineSteelWho it suits
    Miyabi BirchwoodSG2 powder steel, 63 HRCTop performance with a natural birch handle; holds its edge best through acidic vegetable prep
    Miyabi BlackMC66 powder steel, 66 HRCTop performance with a black maple burl handle; holds its edge longest on proteins and low-acid foods
    Miyabi ArtisanSG2 powder steel, 63 HRCThe same class of powder steel, for cooks who care less about the look
    Miyabi KaizenVG10, 60 HRCDamascus looks at a more moderate price; holds an edge well but needs careful use to prevent chipping
    Miyabi KohFC61, 61 HRCA durable workhorse that responds well to honing; a good first Japanese knife
    Miyabi EvolutionFC61, 61 HRCA durable workhorse with a riveted Western-style handle; easy to care for

    Keeping the Edge

    FC61 responds well to honing. A few light strokes on a ceramic or tungsten rod between uses keep the edge aligned; sharpen on whetstones at the factory angle when honing no longer restores it. Do not use a pull-through sharpener with coarse carbide.


    Care

    • Wash by hand with warm, soapy water and dry at once. Do not put Miyabi knives in a dishwasher.
    • Cut on wood or soft composite boards; glass, stone and ceramic boards damage a hard edge.
    • Store in a block, on a magnetic strip or in an edge guard, not loose in a drawer.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 5.25 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 130 mm
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type FC61
    Rockwell Hardness 61
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material POM
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Miyabi
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    SKU 1019716
    Manufacturer's Part Number 34025-133
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $163.00

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