The Miyabi 5000MCD Shotoh is an elegant Japanese paring knife measuring 9 cm, ideal for peeling and slicing fruits and vegetables. The knife features a D-shaped handle made of masur birch wood with a unique grain pattern and a mosaic pin for both functionality and aesthetics. The blade, made of MicroCarbide MC63 powdered steel and 100 layers of steel, has a hardness of 63 Rockwell and is ice-hardened with the CRYODUR process. The knife is sharpened using the Honbazuke technique for exceptional sharpness and precision.