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Miyabi - Kaizen II 6.5-inch Nakiri Knife - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.9
(81 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 81 reviews
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99%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Miyabi - Kaizen II 6.5-inch Nakiri Knife - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
on April 5, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Frequency of use:Daily
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!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
on May 11, 2020
Posted by: jmarilyn42
Frequency of use:Daily
I use my nakiri knife almost every day now that I discovered this blade profile. It is a nice addition to my Kaizen ll chef knife and I use it for almost all of my vegetables. It has a nice wide blade profile and makes you feel like a pro chopping away. The traditional D-shape handle makes it easy to get all your tasks done in the kitchen and feel like you just started!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Miyabi nikiri
on October 22, 2025
Posted by: Brandon5280
Frequency of use:Daily
Lite weight, super sharp, and extremely comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Posted by: Raph1211
Verified Purchase:Yes
Knife did not last, purchased this knife as a present and within a month of use it broke cutting vegetables. Knife does not hold up well to basic vegetables.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Best Knife
on March 21, 2026
Posted by: KMR1
One of the sharpest and most gorgeous knife to own
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Posted by: Jv81
Frequency of use:Daily
Verified Purchase:Yes
Super sharp. Slices right through veggies including sweet potatoes with ease
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Durability and Beauty
on April 9, 2020
Posted by: bourbonbb
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
2
on February 5, 2023
Posted by: Conrad Hunter
Frequency of use:Daily
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super sharp, cutting edge and great balance in the hand this Nakiri glads effortless through fruits and vegetables. Holds its edge better than competing brands..
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Zwilling.comBy Consumer Relations , Consumer Relations , February 6, 2023
Thank you for the review and for making our day! We love positive feedback, and we appreciate that you took the time to write us. Happy Cooking! Enjoy!
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