Chef knife Spyderco Minarai Funayuki SCK16PBK 16.3cm

The 420-year-old Japanese bladesmithing lineage officially belonged to world-renowned knifemaker Murray Carter, whose chef knife, the Spyderco Minarai Funayuki K16PBK, faithfully translates Carter's coveted handcrafted designs into reasonably priced factory-made kitchen cutlery. His Minarai Series knives are the newest members of this esteemed knife family. The Japanese term minarai, which literally translates as "to look and learn," perfectly captures the essence of what an apprentice does. In keeping with that philosophy, the Minarai Series, which has injection-molded polypropylene handles and solid CTS® BD1N stainless steel blades, represents five of Carter's highly honed designs in a cost-effective configuration. a stunning combination of cutting-edge contemporary materials with tried-and-true traditional patterns.

Total length of Minarai Funayuki is 280 mm. Length of blade: 163 mm. Produced in Japan.