With a long slender blade that tapers just towards the end, the Miyabi Black 9.5 Slicing knife can be used for more than just carving your Christmas goose. Great for slicing prime rib, pork loin or even cutting your flank steak on the bias. With its "D"-shaped handle, combined with exquisite Japanese craftsmanship and expert German engineering, the Miyabi Black series are the ultimate kitchen knives.