I received a prep knife evolution 2 years ago and it is wonderful to use. I can't wait to have these 8" chef as well. It is so versatile, so sharp and well made Japanese knife,and well balance.
This knife is made from FC61 steel which is durable and strong. It holds an edge for longer period of time. Handle is a hybrid between Western and Eastern worlds. Will do any job in the kitchen.
I use this knife several times a day. I'm drawn to it! I love the feel of it, the shape of the blade...everything about this knife is amazing. Not as fancy as the other damascus steel knives, but stylish in its simplicity. It is super sharp, medium weight, strong and steady.It's my daily "go to" knife.
This is a great Japanese knife. I really like the feel of the handle on this blade, it’s very comfortable and contours nicely. This blade has a nice lighter weight to it, but is very sharp. This is a great intro knife if you want to go from Western style knives to Asian. With the Evolution, it brings the two styles together, making it a much more durable Japanese knife.
Excellent knife for someone considering transitioning to Japanese cutlery. Evolution has a symmetrical handle more akin to the western knives. Single composition blade is sharpened more to an Asian angle. Especially like how well rounded the heel of blade is providing tireless cutting.
It doesn't get any better than this Evolution chef's knife. The handle is so perfectly balanced and the most comfortable to use out of all the Miyabis. The strong blade stays sharp for a really long time, no matter how many times you use it. I love this knife!
Japanese blade, riveted curved handle. Get the best of both an Asian and German knife. Scalpel like sharpness, slices cucumbers paper thin. The curved handle is very cmfortable even for a lefty. It is the best tool in the house.