Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD Shotoh Paring Knife 9cm 62500
Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD Shotoh Paring Knife 9cm 62500 is a compact Japanese knife for peeling, trimming, detailed preparation and precise work with smaller ingredients. CRYODUR ice hardening, a floral Damascus pattern and natural birchwood create the series’ distinctive performance and finish.
The 9cm profile is selected for peeling and trimming fruit and vegetables and removing blemishes and detailed preparation, with the precise feel expected from Miyabi’s Japanese-made knives.
Product Details
Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD Shotoh Paring Knife 9cm 62500 brings Miyabi’s series construction to a shotoh paring / utility knife. It is intended for controlled technique on a knife-friendly board, allowing the edge geometry and balance to do the work.
- Shotoh paring / utility knife: Compact pointed profile gives close control for small fruit, vegetables and detailed trimming.
- Blade construction: Micro-carbide powder steel core surrounded by 100 layers (101-layer construction).
- Hardness and finish: Approximately 63 HRC with an ice-hardened blade.
- Handle: Natural birchwood with mosaic pin, red accents and stainless-steel end cap.
- Made in Japan: crafted and hand-finished in Seki, a city internationally recognised for blade making.
Why We Love It: A Former Chef’s View
Arima Homewares was founded by a former chef with experience across fine-dining, steakhouse, bakery and catering kitchens. That professional background shapes how we select and explain kitchen tools: what they do exceptionally well, where they require care and which cook they genuinely suit.
“A 9cm Shotoh gives fingertip control for peeling, coring and fine detail. It is the knife you reach for when a full-size blade would be clumsy.”
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Best For
- Peeling and trimming fruit and vegetables
- Removing blemishes and detailed preparation
- Small garnishes and precise cuts
- Tasks where a chef knife feels oversized
Not Designed For
- Bones, frozen food or hard joints
- Heavy chopping or cutting large dense produce
- Twisting, prying or scraping with the edge
- Dishwasher cleaning
Specifications & Care
| Brand | Miyabi |
| Series | 5000MCD Birchwood |
| Knife type | Shotoh paring / utility knife |
| Blade length | 9cm |
| Blade construction | Micro-carbide powder steel core surrounded by 100 layers (101-layer construction) |
| Blade hardness | Approximately 63 HRC |
| Edge | Hand-honed Honbazuke edge |
| Handle | Natural birchwood with mosaic pin, red accents and stainless-steel end cap |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Arima product reference | 62500 |
| Variant SKU | 62500 - 920 - K3M1 |
| Packaging | Gift box |
| Warranty | Lifetime manufacturer warranty, subject to manufacturer terms |
Care & Maintenance
- Hand wash with mild detergent and warm water, then dry thoroughly and immediately.
- Use a timber or knife-friendly cutting board. Avoid glass, stone and ceramic surfaces.
- Store dry in a knife block, sheath or magnetic system that protects the cutting edge.
- Sharpen with an appropriate whetstone or use a professional familiar with hard Japanese knife steel.
- Avoid bones, frozen food, prying, twisting cuts and using the cutting edge as a scraper.
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Choosing the Right Knife
Choose 9cm for maximum control in peeling and detail work. A 13cm Shotoh is more versatile when you also want small slicing and bench-prep capability.
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About Miyabi
Miyabi combines Japanese blade-making tradition with precise modern engineering. Its knives are crafted and hand-finished in Seki, Japan, where skilled artisans complete the grinding, sharpening and polishing. The 5000MCD Birchwood series combines a micro-carbide powder steel core, floral Damascus cladding and a natural birchwood handle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this shotoh paring / utility knife best used for?
Peeling and trimming fruit and vegetables, Removing blemishes and detailed preparation, Small garnishes and precise cuts.
Is 9cm suitable for everyday use?
Choose 9cm for maximum control in peeling and detail work. A 13cm Shotoh is more versatile when you also want small slicing and bench-prep capability.
Is this Miyabi knife made in Japan?
Yes. It is made in Japan and hand-finished in Seki.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
No. Hand wash only, then dry the blade and handle thoroughly. Dishwasher heat, chemicals and movement can damage the edge and handle.
Can I use it on bones or frozen food?
No. This is a fine-edged knife for appropriate ingredients. Bones, frozen food, hard joints and twisting cuts can damage the edge.
How should I sharpen it?
Sharpen with an appropriate whetstone or use a professional familiar with hard Japanese knife steel.
Does it include a warranty?
It is supplied with a lifetime manufacturer warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s terms and exclusions.