Miyabi 5000FCD Bread Knife 24cm 62487
Miyabi 5000FCD Bread Knife 24cm 62487 is a long serrated knife for crusty loaves, soft bread, cakes and produce with a firm skin and soft interior. FRIODUR ice hardening and a floral Damascus pattern combine durability with a refined finish.
The 24cm profile is selected for crusty sourdough and artisan loaves and soft sandwich bread and brioche, with the precise feel expected from Miyabi’s Japanese-made knives.
Product Details
Miyabi 5000FCD Bread Knife 24cm 62487 brings Miyabi’s series construction to a serrated bread knife. It is intended for controlled technique on a knife-friendly board, allowing the edge geometry and balance to do the work.
- Serrated bread knife: Serrated edge bites into crust and skin without compressing a soft centre.
- Blade construction: FC61 fine carbide steel core with 48 surrounding layers (49-layer construction).
- Hardness and finish: Approximately 61 HRC with an ice-hardened blade.
- Handle: Black Pakkawood with stainless-steel end cap and decorative pin.
- 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 quality bread knife should cut the crust without crushing the crumb. Use light pressure and a smooth sawing stroke; the serrations should do the work.”
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Best For
- Crusty sourdough and artisan loaves
- Soft sandwich bread and brioche
- Cakes and delicate baked goods
- Tomatoes, melons and other firm-skinned produce
Not Designed For
- Bones, frozen food or hard joints
- Chopping, twisting or prying
- Glass, stone or ceramic cutting boards
- Dishwasher cleaning
Specifications & Care
| Brand | Miyabi |
| Series | 5000FCD |
| Knife type | Serrated bread knife |
| Blade length | 24cm |
| Blade construction | FC61 fine carbide steel core with 48 surrounding layers (49-layer construction) |
| Blade hardness | Approximately 61 HRC |
| Edge | Serrated bread-knife edge |
| Handle | Black Pakkawood with stainless-steel end cap and decorative pin |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Arima product reference | 62487 |
| Variant SKU | 62487 - 948 - K1M1 |
| 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.
- Have the serrated edge serviced by a professional who is experienced with quality bread knives.
- Avoid bones, frozen food, prying, twisting cuts and using the cutting edge as a scraper.
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Choosing the Right Knife
Choose the long serrated blade for loaves, cakes and firm-skinned produce. It complements rather than replaces a Gyutoh or Santoku for general preparation.
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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 5000FCD series pairs an FC61 core and floral Damascus blade with a balanced black Pakkawood handle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this serrated bread knife best used for?
Crusty sourdough and artisan loaves, Soft sandwich bread and brioche, Cakes and delicate baked goods.
Is 24cm suitable for everyday use?
Choose the long serrated blade for loaves, cakes and firm-skinned produce. It complements rather than replaces a Gyutoh or Santoku for general preparation.
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?
Have the serrated edge serviced by a professional who is experienced with quality bread knives.
Does it include a warranty?
It is supplied with a lifetime manufacturer warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s terms and exclusions.