5000MCD Artisan 8-Inch Chef's Knife

This Japanese chef's knife—known as a gyutoh—is an all-around workhose perfect for just about any task in the kitchen, including dicing, slicing and chopping.

How it's made: Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, the blade is constructed of microcarbide powdered MC66 steel, which is ice-hardened to an impressive 66 HRC. This results in an exceptionally sharp and lasting edge. The blade is wrapped in 132 additional layers of steel, resulting in a beautiful floral damascus pattern. The handles of the Miyabi Black series are made from beautiful black maple, which contrasts stunningly with the pattern on the blades.

Additional features: The blade is balanced by a substantial D-shaped handle made of stunning Blackleaf maple. Effortless to hold, the classic Japanese D-shape handle offers a comfortable grip for stress-free cutting.

Sizing information: 14.75" x 3" x 1.1"; 8" blade; 0.8 lb.