Miyabi Koh 9-inch Bread Knife

The Koh 9-inch bread knife has a serrated FC61 blade for crusty loaves and soft rolls, with the simple octagonal handle of the line.

It also slices tomatoes and cakes cleanly. For roasts, see the Koh slicing knife.

Begin each cut near the tip and let the serrations grip the crust before drawing back. The long blade crosses a full country loaf, and the serrated edge needs no honing.

SKU: 1019659

Availability: In stock

$164.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Series: Miyabi Koh (4000FC)
    • Blade length: 9.06 inches (230 mm)
    • Steel: FC61 fine carbide stainless steel, FRIODUR x2 ice-hardened
    • Hardness: 61 HRC
    • Blade: satin finish with a sandblasted katana edge
    • Handle: black Pakkawood, octagonal, with mosaic pin
    • Overall length: 14.75 inches (37.5 cm)
    • Weight: 6.1 ounces (173 g)
    • Manufacturer model: 33956-233
    • Edge: serrated
    • Made in: Seki, Japan
    • Item number: 1019659

    Miyabi Koh Knives Compared

    KnifeBladeShape
    3.5-inch Paring Knife3.54 inches (90 mm)Paring
    5.5-inch Prep Knife5.51 inches (140 mm)Prep (shotoh)
    6.5-inch Nakiri6.5 inches (165 mm)Nakiri
    7-inch Santoku7.09 inches (180 mm)Santoku
    8-inch Chef’s Knife7.87 inches (200 mm)Chef’s (gyutoh)
    9.5-inch Chef’s Knife9.45 inches (240 mm)Chef’s (gyutoh)
    9.5-inch Slicing Knife9.45 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) 9 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 230 mm
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type FC61
    Rockwell Hardness 61
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Pakkawood
    Spine Thickness (mm) 1.8
    Brand Miyabi
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    SKU 1019659
    Manufacturer's Part Number 33956-233
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $206.00

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