MIYABI ミヤビ 「 5000MCD 」
- 20 cm (7.9 inch) gyutou blade
- Forged high carbon stainless steel
- Plain edge
- 0.18 kg
- Beige handle
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A forged Japanese gyutou chef knife with a plain edge and a beige handle. The listing is very sparse, with no description, warranty or care detail.
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ASIN: B008FORY48Model: 34373-201-0Category: Gyutou Knives
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Overview
Reaching for a Japanese chef knife on a busy prep night, a cook finds a forged gyutou with a high carbon stainless steel blade. The plain edge suits slicing and chopping, and the handle is beige.
A forged blade in a classic chef knife length is the reason to consider it. Information is limited to the basics, so buyers should check the seller for steel hardness, handle material and warranty.
Who it's for
Cooks building a knife set around a Japanese gyutou for vegetables, fish and meat. Buyers who want documented handle material or care advice should find a better described model.
Pros and cons
- High carbon stainless steel blade
- Plain edge for clean slicing
- Mid-length chef knife size
- Description is empty
- Handle material listed only by color
- Warranty not listed
Performance notes
A gyutou blade is a chef knife profile, so the edge rocks and slices with the same motion. Forged construction starts the blade as a single piece of steel. The listing gives no hardness or edge angle, so sharpness is not quantified.
Where it stands among gyutou knives
- #6 most-searched brand and model of the 8 gyutou knives lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 13 gyutou knives we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Model | 34373-201-0 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 20 centimeters |
| Size | 7.9 inches |
| Weight | 0.18 kg |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | High carbon stainless steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Color | Beige |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
Closest rivals on specs
Misono 440 Molybdenum Gyutou 8.2"- Item Weight 0.4 vs 0.35 pounds (+14%)
- Item Length 15.7 vs 13.4 inches (+17%)
Misono UX10 Gyutou 9.4"- Item Weight 0.4 vs 0.55 pounds (-27%)
Shun Classic 7" Hollow Ground Asian Cook's Knife- BladeLength 7.9 vs 7 inches (+13%)
- Item Length 15.7 vs 14 inches (+12%)
- Size 7.9 vs 7 inches (+13%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the MIYABI 5000MCD a serrated knife?
No. The blade edge is plain.
How long is the blade of the MIYABI 5000MCD?
The blade length is 20 centimeters, listed as a size of 7.9 inches.