Miyabi Koh 9.5-inch Chef’s Knife

The 9.5-inch Koh gyutoh gives a working cook a long Japanese blade in a steel that takes daily use and responds well to honing. It is the Koh knife for large boards and volume prep.

FC61 holds a fine edge, and when it slows down a ceramic rod brings it back quickly. The octagonal handle suits a pinch grip and either hand.

For a shorter knife, see the Koh 8-inch.

SKU: 1019653

Availability: In stock

$174.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Series: Miyabi Koh (4000FC)
    • Blade length: 9.45 inches (240 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: black Pakkawood, octagonal, with mosaic pin
    • Weight: 7.0 ounces (200 g)
    • Manufacturer model: 33951-243
    • Made in: Seki, Japan
    • Item number: 1019653

    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) 9.4 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 240 mm
    Blade Width (inches) 1.9
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type FC61
    Rockwell Hardness 61
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Pakkawood
    Spine Thickness (mm) 1.7
    Brand Miyabi
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    SKU 1019653
    Manufacturer's Part Number 33951-243
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $219.00

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