Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD Nakiri Knife 17cm 62509
Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD Nakiri Knife 17cm 62509 is a straight-edged Japanese vegetable knife designed for clean push cuts through herbs, fruit and vegetables. CRYODUR ice hardening, a floral Damascus pattern and natural birchwood create the series’ distinctive performance and finish.
The 17cm profile is selected for vegetables, herbs and fruit and fine julienne, dice and straight push cuts, with the precise feel expected from Miyabi’s Japanese-made knives.
Product Details
Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD Nakiri Knife 17cm 62509 brings Miyabi’s series construction to a nakiri / japanese vegetable knife. It is intended for controlled technique on a knife-friendly board, allowing the edge geometry and balance to do the work.
- Nakiri / Japanese vegetable knife: Tall, straight Nakiri blade encourages full contact with the board for consistent vegetable cuts.
- 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.
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“A Nakiri is one of the most enjoyable shapes for serious vegetable prep. The straight edge helps complete the cut cleanly, while the tall blade gives excellent control and knuckle clearance.”
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Best For
- Vegetables, herbs and fruit
- Fine julienne, dice and straight push cuts
- Cabbage and leafy greens
- Cooks who want a dedicated vegetable knife
Not Designed For
- Bones, frozen food or hard joints
- Rocking cuts that lever the squared tip
- Twisting, prying or scraping with the edge
- Dishwasher cleaning
Specifications & Care
| Brand | Miyabi |
| Series | 5000MCD Birchwood |
| Knife type | Nakiri / Japanese vegetable knife |
| Blade length | 17cm |
| 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 | 62509 |
| Variant SKU | 62509 - 632 - K0M0 |
| 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 a Nakiri as a dedicated vegetable specialist. For one knife that also handles protein trimming and tip work, a Santoku or Gyutoh is the more versatile choice.
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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 nakiri / japanese vegetable knife best used for?
Vegetables, herbs and fruit, Fine julienne, dice and straight push cuts, Cabbage and leafy greens.
Is 17cm suitable for everyday use?
Choose a Nakiri as a dedicated vegetable specialist. For one knife that also handles protein trimming and tip work, a Santoku or Gyutoh is the more versatile choice.
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.