[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] making homemade bread for 3 years. Getting crusty sourdough slices thin had been a challenge prior to this knife. Hopefully maintaining edge when resharpening will continue for decades. Handle is over the top in design beauty.
This is a top of the line bread knife. The blade is made of 133 layers of steel with a super hard core. The blade is very sharp and cuts right through even the crustiest of breads. Its great for tomatoes, citrus and anything else with a tougher outside and a softer interior. The Ash handle is very unique and smooth. There is a lot of artistry and craftsmanship in this knife from the mosaic pin in the handle to the Damascus flower pattern on the blade.
This beautiful 9.5 inch bread knife cuts with such ease, you'll surely be amazed.
The Miyabi Black is one of my favorite lines because it truly is a work of art. The handle is like nothing else and fits well in your hand. The blade is exquisite, durable, and scalpel-like sharp.
This serrated edge bread knife is nice and long. It is perfect for big large crusty boules and supersize heirloom tomatoes. Plus it is tough and it is hard. It will stand up to hours of work and hold an edge for months on end. That's because it has 133 layers of super-premium steel, ice hardened to 66 on the Rockwell. All that means to me is that I love cutting with every one of these knives. It is effortless. It makes my strokes elegant and I easily get into a rhythm when I am using a Miyabi Black. I love this line!
Miyabi Black is wonderful line within the Miyabi collection of Japanese kitchen knives. The extra length is a real bonus and the damascus finish really catches your eye. True Japanese cuisine may not involve bread but this knife works well with fruits or vegetables with a rind or a tough outer skin. The serration works nicely on western style crusty bread too, to reflect its name.
Miyabi never disappoints! This 9.5" bread knife will stay sharp and last a lifetime. The 133 layers of Damascus steel is always stunning to see, and stays durable and rust free. Ice-hardened so stays looking great and performing perfectly for years.
The Miyabi Black series knives are not for everyone but if you're looking for an incredible Japanese knife this would be the right choice. The core is made of MC66 steel which is the hardest steel available. This means the razor sharp edge will remain that way use after use. The core is wrapped in an impressive 132 additional layers of steel to make the damascus pattern. The Black Ash used to make the handle is the highest quality. The serration is designed to puncture the crust of the bread and continue through the soft part with out crushing it.