What is the Rockwell hardness of the blades?

The Miyabi Shiro Knife Block, Set of 7 has razor-sharp blades with a Rockwell hardness of 61. Blades use FC61 super steel. Edges are hand honed using the Honbazuke method.

What is the purpose of the honing steel in the Miyabi Shiro Knife Block, Set of 7?

The honing steel is used to regularly maintain the knives' cutting edges between sharpenings. Regular honing helps keep the edges maintained. With regular use and honing, sharpening is typically needed only once or twice per year.

What knives are included in the set in the Miyabi Shiro Knife Block, Set of 7?

The set includes four knives: a 3 1/2" paring knife, 5 1/2" prep knife, 8" chef's knife, and 9" bread knife. Also includes a honing steel. Also includes kitchen shears. Comes with a bamboo storage block.

Hover to Zoom

Zoomable product image with magnification controls

Miyabi Shiro Knife Block, Set of 7

[+]Feedback

Frequently Asked Questions

The Miyabi Shiro Knife Block, Set of 7 has razor-sharp blades with a Rockwell hardness of 61.
- Blades use FC61 super steel.
- Edges are hand honed using the Honbazuke method.
The honing steel is used to regularly maintain the knives' cutting edges between sharpenings.
- Regular honing helps keep the edges maintained.
- With regular use and honing, sharpening is typically needed only once or twice per year.
The set includes four knives: a 3 1/2" paring knife, 5 1/2" prep knife, 8" chef's knife, and 9" bread knife.
- Also includes a honing steel.
- Also includes kitchen shears.
- Comes with a bamboo storage block.