MIYABI Hisho 3.5-inch Paring Knife
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- FC61 fine carbide steel at 61 HRC
- Blade length 3.54in (9cm)
- POM handle with triple-rivet construction
- Hand-hammered Tsuchime finish
- FRIODURx2 ice-hardened blade
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Summary
A Seki-made paring knife in Miyabi’s Hisho line, with FC61 fine-carbide steel at 61 HRC, a hand-hammered Tsuchime finish and a synthetic POM handle. It suits cooks who want a low-maintenance Japanese paring blade, but check the 9.5–12° edge angle before buying — it is not beginner friendly to sharpen.
Strengths
- FC61 fine-carbide steel at 61 HRC with FRIODURx2 ice-hardening.
- The hand-hammered Tsuchime finish makes each blade visually distinct.
- The wide blade gives more knuckle clearance than a narrow paring profile.
- The synthetic POM handle should need less conditioning than wood.
- A lifetime warranty covers materials and production defects.
- Owners of related Miyabi 4000FC knives call FC61 an excellent stainless steel.
Weaknesses
- No exact-model independent test or owner-review pool was found.
- The 9.5–12° edge is not beginner friendly to sharpen, per owner discussion.
- Forum users describe Miyabi knives as generally heavier than other Japanese brands.
- Zwilling does not publish the exact composition of FC61, and forum users question the marketing.
- Overall length, weight and blade thickness are not published for this model.
- Hand wash only, and no sheath or accessory is included.
Verified specifications
| Model | MIYABI Hisho 3.5-inch Paring Knife, designated Hisho 400FCT. |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 3.5 in (90 mm). |
| Steel | FC61 fine-carbide stainless steel, designated 400FC. |
| Hardness | 61 HRC. |
| Blade construction | 3-layer, precision ice-hardened FRIODURx2. |
| Blade finish | rippled hand-hammered Tsuchime; no two blades are identical. |
| Blade angle | 9.5–12° per side, hand-sharpened. |
| Handle | glass-fiber-enhanced, triple-riveted POM with red spacers. |
| Design | wide blade for knuckle clearance; rounded spine and heel. |
| Country of origin | Japan (Seki). |
| Warranty | lifetime against materials and production defects. |
| Care | hand wash only. |
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