Miyabi Evolution 5.5-inch Utility Knife

The Evolution 5.5-inch utility knife slices sandwiches, trims meat and cuts cheese, the jobs between a parer and a chef’s knife.

It is a go-to knife for fine slicing, dicing and julienne, and the edge it holds makes it excellent for slicing through tomatoes over and over again without dulling.

It is durable and easy to hone. For a taller blade, see the Evolution prep knife.

The narrow blade turns easily around melon rind and citrus peel, and it slices a sandwich or a block of cheese cleanly. It is a durable, easy-care companion to an Evolution chef’s knife.

SKU: 1019696

Availability: In stock

$134.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Series: Miyabi Evolution (400FC)
    • Blade length: 5.51 inches (140 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
    • Weight: 3.4 ounces (95 g)
    • Made in: Seki, Japan
    • Item number: 1019696

    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) 5.6 in,
    Blade Length (mm) 143 mm
    Blade Width (inches) 0.75
    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 1019696
    Manufacturer's Part Number 34020-143
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $168.00

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