This Kaizen 8 inch chef, may be thin like most Asian style knives, but this one is tough! Through its manufacturing process, it is sure to be resilient. I love using this knife, it cuts like butter and is a beauty to look at. Worth the investment.
Another great Miyabi knife with both style and performance that is top-of-the-line! Love the Damascus design & the 65 layer process. Thin but strong blade, due to the ice-hardening process. Handle looks wooden, but is actually black linen Micarta. Everyone should own at least 1 Miyabi Chef knife!
Bought as my first Japanese knife. Perfect for getting use to and understanding the maintenance in using higher grade Japanese steels with sharper cutting edges.
Kaizen is an outstanding Japanese chef knife. I love that I can purchase a knife that is made and sold in Japan...authentic! It has the traditional D shaped handle that fits nicely in your hand. And the Damascus blade is stunning; so cool to have all those layers protecting the knife. It also has the true Japanese edge making it incredible sharp which allows it to stand up to even the most delicate cutting tasks.
Beautifully crafted Japanese knife. I am left handed and loved that the handle on this knife felt comfortable and stable in my hand. The damascus has almost a non-stick quality to it which is really nice when cutting potatoes and cucumbers.
This knife is made with VG10 steel and one of the sharpest knives in my collection. Many layers of steel coat the VG10 center and produce a beautiful damaskas pattern. The handle is in the traditional D shape.