Customer Reviews for Miyabi - Kaizen II 6.5-inch Nakiri Knife - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
fun new knife
on May 5, 2020
Posted by: Alamedagirl
I really like the new shape of this Nakiri. the flat blade edge give lots of contact to cut thru large piles of food, thick veggies or just about anything else.
Brilliant new introduction. Kaizen II has stiff core and wrapped multiple times to enhance stability and beauty. Each one is unique. Grip is real wood but durable.
Very durable, sharp Nakiri made with FC61 steel. I use this for a majority of my vegetable cuts and I love the way it feels in my hand. It is fantastic quality and a knife you will have for a lifetime.
Kaizen II is made of a new type of steel, FC61, that very few knife companies are using. It is extremely chip resistant.
Japanese knives, by design, have a very thin blade and a very small edge angle. This is what makes them incredibly sharp. Unfortunately, prior to FC61, it could make them a little fragile if you didn't know how to properly use and care for them. FC61 has answered that problem and allows most anyone to own a Japanese knife. Plus it is very hard which gives it incredible edge retention.
The nakiri is a true Japanese blade design, perfect for chopping fruits, vegetables, meat or fish.
If you want an authentic Japanese knife, end your search with Miyabi. They are made and sold in Japan as the premium knife.
The Kaizen II will become one of your most reached for knives. The updated Kaizen II has an FC61 core that is stronger and more durable than the original. It will retain its razor sharo edge longer and feel more sturdy in your hand. The handle also has been upgraded to pakkawood and is slightly larger for a comfortable grip in your hand. The Nakiri blade is perfect for all your chopping job and with a slightly curved tip you will be able to smoothly slice through your vegetables.
The Nakiri is an adapted knife that now also works well as a Western knife, although originally a Japanese knife for chopping. This new version feels better in the hand and can handle any chopping or cutting - Eastern or Western style. The Damascus pattern is so visually gorgeous, although cutting with this knife is as good as it looks! You will reach for this knife more and more, as you will see it is up to any task!
This beautiful Nakiri will be a perfect addition to any cutlery collection. Chops, slices and dices ever type of vegetable and can be used to thinly slice meat as well.