4.5" Paring Knife 440C Steel | Daimyo Series
*Related Knife: 3.5" Damascus Paring Knife | Shogun Series
Description
Engineered for lasting performance, the Kyoku Daimyo 4.5" Paring Knife delivers surgical precision for delicate tasks like peeling, mincing, and deveining. Its vacuum-heat-treated Japanese 440C stainless steel blade (59-60 HRC) features a razor-sharp 13-15° edge for effortless cuts, while the rosewood handle with mosaic pin offers superior balance and durability. Complete with protective sheath and backed by Kyoku's lifetime warranty, this knife combines professional functionality with elegant craftsmanship.
Key advantages
✓ Ultra-sharp precision for intricate tasks
✓ Corrosion-resistant 440C steel construction
✓ Ergonomic rosewood handle
✓ Includes storage sheath
✓ Lifetime guarantee
Specifications
- Material: 440C Steel, Rosewood
- Color: Rosewood
- Rockwell Hardness: 59-60
- Blade Dimensions: 4.6 x 0.8 x 0.07 in. (11.6 x 2.1 x 0.2 cm)
- Blade Angle: 13–15°
- Overall Length: 8.9 in. (22.6 cm)
- Net Weight: 3.7 oz. (100 g)
- Warranty: Lifetime
Package List
- 1 x Paring Knife
- 1 x Sheath
- 1 x Case
MORE WITH KYOKU KNIVES

THE ULTRA-SHARP BLADE
Sharpened to a 13 to 15 degree edge, it delivers exceedingly precise cuts ideal for peeling vegetables, mincing herbs, coring fruit, deveining shrimp, and more with negligible resistance; the steel’s 59-60 HRC strength provides unrivaled performance, superior corrosion resistance, and exceptional edge retention

CASE & ROSEWOOD HANDLE
The rosewood handle with its signature mosaic pin withstands cold, heat, corrosion, and moisture; the provided sheath and case allow you to preserve and store your knife with the cleanliness and care it deserves

ERGONOMIC DESIGN
This knife’s meticulous craftsmanship provides you the perfect shape and weight distribution needed for well-balanced operation, preventing fatigue and cramp even in professional settings requiring extended sessions of use

Japanese 440C stainless steel
The steel has been vacuum heat treated and paired with a perfectly balanced rosewood handle to offer superior precision and control to home chefs and culinary professionals.
KYOKU SPIRITS
Inspired by Tradition
But Not Bound by It
Kyoku draws from the samurai's legacy, creating affordable high-end Japanese cutlery for chefs and home cooks worldwide with a passion for culinary creativity.