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KYOKU 4.5 Inch Paring Knife - Daimyo Series 9 Inch Fruit Knife with Ultra Sharp 4-1/2" Blade, Ergonomic Rosewood Handle, and Mosaic Pin - Japanese 440C Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife with Sheath & Case

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Style: 4.5'' Paring Knife


Features

  • 4-1/2" PARING KNIFE: This fruit knife is part of Kyoku's premier Daimyo series, manufactured with modern technology and traditional care and craftsmanship; its Japanese 440C stainless steel has been vacuum heat treated and paired with a perfectly balanced rosewood handle to offer superior precision and control to home chefs and culinary professionals alike
  • ULTRA-SHARP BLADE: Sharpened to a 13 to 15 degree edge, this kitchen knife delivers exceedingly precise cuts ideal for peeling vegetables, mincing herbs, coring fruit, deveining shrimp, and more with negligible resistance; the steels 59-60 HRC strength provides unrivaled performance, superior corrosion resistance, and exceptional edge retention
  • CASE & ROSEWOOD HANDLE: The carefully constructed rosewood handle with its signature mosaic pin withstands cold, heat, corrosion, and moisture; the provided sheath and case allow you to preserve and store your knife with the cleanliness and care it deserves
  • ERGONOMIC DESIGN: This knifes meticulous craftsmanship provides you the perfect shape and weight distribution needed for well-balanced operation, preventing fatigue and cramp even in professional settings requiring extended sessions of use
  • LIFETIME WARRANTY: Order this Daimyo-class paring knife with your peace of mind assured thanks to its strong and lifelong warranty and Kyoku's usual friendly 24/7 customer service!

Description

This 4½″ paring knife is manufactured with Japanese 440C-grade stainless steel, vacuum heat treated to ensure outstanding durability. Thanks to its razor sharp 13–15° edge, it slices with minimal resistance, making it perfect for peeling and coring fruit and vegetables, deveining shrimp, and more with meticulously exact precision. The stylish mosaic pin in the center of the durable rosewood handle underscores the stunning craftsmanship and continuation of tradition of this multipurpose blade. Vacuum Heat Treated Enjoy superior strength, hardness, and wear resistance thanks to our 440C steel's cutting-edge heat treatment. Rockwell Hardness: 59–60 Premium Japanese 440C Steel Sharper · Harder · Tougher Increased molybdenum levels in our steel greatly enhance its hardness & corrosion resistance Sharper Edge Breakage-Proof Rustproof Service Steel becomes harder and tougher as its carbon content increases Compared with 3–9Cr grade and German 4116 knife steels, 440C steel provides a sharper edge with better edge retention Read more Precision Forged Our blade has been carefully crafted to deliver maximal hardness while still providing exceptional edge retention and dependable use. Superior Performance A perfect embodiment of tradition and technology, this multipurpose knife is a true workhorse of the kitchen, no matter the task. 13–15° Blade Angle This knife has an especially fine angle—between 13 and 15 degrees—to give you straight clean cuts with minimal resistance. Read more User-Friendly Design The sloped bolster between the handle and blade offers comfortable thumb and finger support for better control and safety. Lasting Performance Apart from its great edge retention, the blade and handle both employ highly corrosion-resistant material for years of helpful service. Rosewood Handle The durable rosewood handle boasts great comfort and perfect balance, minimizing fatigue & cramp even in professional settings. Read more KYOKU Daimyo Series Japanese 5" Utility Knife KYOKU Daimyo Series Japanese 6.5" Boning Knife KYOKU Daimyo Series Japanese 7" Nakiri Knife KYOKU Daimyo Series Japanese 7" Santoku Knife KYOKU Daimyo Series Japanese 7" Vegetable Cleaver KYOKU Daimyo Series Japanese 10" Bread Knife Blade Material Japanese 440C Steel Japanese 440C Steel Japanese 440C Steel Japanese 440C Steel Japanese 440C Steel Japanese 440C Steel Blade Material Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Mosaic Pin on Handle ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Blade Length 5" 6.5" 7" 7" 7" 10" Rockwell Hardness 59-60 59-60 59-60 59-60 59-60 59-60 Blade Angle 13-15° double side 13-15° double side 13-15° double side 13-15° double side 13-15° double side 13-15° With Sheath & Case ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Weight 0.22 lb 0.22 lb 0.48 lb 0.44 lb 0.88 lb 0.44 lb Life-time Aftersales ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓


Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 0.82 x 0.07 inches


Item Weight: 3.5 ounces


Manufacturer: KYOKU


Country of Origin: China


Date First Available: February 2, 2021


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Sharp and comfortable
Style: 7" Nakiri Knife
Handle is very comfortable for me. Out of the box the edge is very sharp, I gave it a good hand wash and started cutting some vegetables and I almost started laughing from how smooth and satisfying the cutting experience was. The wood and shape of the knife is beautiful, as is the hammered design and bevel of the steel. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2022 by Naraa Naraa

  • Unimpressive but workable
Style: 4.5'' Paring Knife
I'm reviewing the 4.5" paring knife. Overall not very impressive. The blade came bent and when I bent it straight I could hear some internal cracking which is a bit alarming. Don't know if it was the steel or the handle. The blade.. eh. Just because something may be 440C doesn't mean it's been heat-treated all that well. At this price-point this isn't 440C or it's mediocre 440C. It's just economics. The bolster has obviously been sintered or welded on, it's not one-piece forged construction. That's not surprising for this price-point but the fit and finish are not even as good as the cheap Tuo I bought recently. The Tuo a surprisingly impressive $20-something knife (despite micarta handle) while this is not. I'd be surprised if this is full-tang. No way to really tell but the balance point tells me it's not. The handle may be rosewood but it comes barely stained and looking dry and wan. It looks nothing like the photos. I re-stained it myself to make it look halfway decent. Factory-sharpening was what you'd expect. No major flaws but nothing great. I leather-stropped it to make it decently sharp and will probably re-profile the blade into something more Japanese as it's a very Western profile as-is. The plastic sheath has an awful red felt-ish lining that comes off in balls of fluff. If it gets even slightly damp, it will peel off instantly. Since rosewood has been banned in international trade for years, these have either been sitting in a warehouse for a decade or they don't use actual rosewood for the handles. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021 by Bert Snert

  • Great quality for the price
Style: 7" Santoku
I first tried using the knife to slice russet potatoes. The knife didn't want to cooperate. I have to believe the knife's lack of initial sharpness was an exception. With the 440C steel sporting a Rockwell hardness of 59-60, I thought it would take forever to sharpen it. But it took only a few strokes of sharpening and honing to make it super sharp. What a beautiful piece of cutlery! I've ordered the bread knife in this line. Some may prefer the Damascus steel in the new Shogun line, but I'm not in that park. This might easily become your go-to knife rather than an 8-inch chef's knife -- lighter with more precise cuts; it certainly has become mine. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2021 by Bill

  • Unbalanced & dull blade
Style: 7" Vegetable Cleaver
Very nice finish but like other reviews, it was not even sharp. If it was ultra sharp, it should have been able to slice a paper sheet with easy. However, one I received crumpled it instead when tried. I could have sharpened it but decided to return it because it was not comfortable holding it - unbalanced, and the handle was not ergonomic in my hand. Purchased this one as a backup but had to go for a Japanese made one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021 by Prime Prime

  • Excellence in craftsmanship
Style: 8" Chef Knife
First the presentation. It was fantastic. I wasnt planning on gifting this knife, but the package makes it a perfect gift. The quality of the knife is eminent from the moment you take it out of the box. Beautiful lines and a very high quality handle. Lastly, the knife is sharp as you would expect. Used it to french clean a rack of ribs which came out beautifully. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2022 by Top Reviewer

  • Nice
Style: 10'' Bread Knife
Perhaps a bit overkill for a bread knife...... but it is very sharp, and very attractive. Does an excellent job on those fresh soft loaves of bread. And looks very cool while doing so.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2021 by Photobug

  • Slice M & DiceM
Style: 7" Nakiri Knife
Good knife for the $$. This isn’t a $250 knife…it’s for your kitchen and may make your local urgent care physician some $$ if your not cautious. Great for those thin sliced vege’s & meats. This is the knife for food dehydrator prep. Maybe useful for close quarters combat against zombies.
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2021 by andrew

  • Absolutely beautiful knife. Well balanced.
Style: 8" Chef Knife
Tonight while prepping stir fry I put this knife to the test, from Cabbage to oversized onions to meat. It's balanced, great quality, beautiful, and cuts pretty much anything with ease. For $50 this knife is well worth the price. It's officially my 'Go to' knife in my kitchen. Totally recommend purchasing ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021 by chelsea chelsea

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