Customer Reviews for Miyabi - Kaizen II 9.5-inch Chef's Knife - Black
Customer Rating
4
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Cooking Mommy
The 9.5" is just more productive in the kitchen, if you are comfortable with the extra length. This blade has a core of FC61 steel and is protected by 48 layers of additional steel. It is also ice hardened so the knife stays sharper for a longer period of time. The knife glides through even the largest of prep projects. The handle is is a rounded D shape and fits comfortably in any hand.
this is the Chef knife that does it ALL! This Miyabi Kaizen is so special - super sharp, ice-hardened steel for extra durability and will not rust or chip! With its 48 layers of Damascus steel, the blade is beautiful and has a handle that is equally comfortable and secures a good grip from the pakkawood. Stunning tool for the kitchen!
This is a beast of a chef knife! You will never feel like you need to reach for a bigger knife. Best of all, true to its Japanese heritage, it's a very thin blade and small edge angle which results in scalpel-like sharpness. The FC61 steel is extremely durable and chip resistant making it perfect for every task. The handle is durable as well, made from Micarta which is a linen and resin mixture. It looks and feels like wood and is extremely comfortable.
This knife has a beautiful damascus pattern made out of FC61 steel which is a tough hard metal that has great edge retention. With the new handle design the knife feels good in right or left hands.
This knife has superb balance for a longer blade. Each Kaizen II knife is a piece of art to behold and is unique. The slight D shaped handle feels secure and smooth in the hand and the 48 layers of Damascus make the blade slightly non stick so cucumbers and potatoes slide off the blade.
A longer chef knife with larger bolster for added comfort. The redesigned Kaizen II sports a 49 layer damascus patterned blade and pakkawood handle. Still razor sharp for precision cutting and you are able to do a lot more with this 9.5 inch length.
Love the handle, the blade is beautiful & gorgeous
on April 9, 2020
Posted by: Bradley Baby Mochi
This Miyabi Kaizen II 9.5" Chef knife is made and handcrafted in Japan, fabricated from revolutionary FC61 fine carbide steel, Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade offers exceptional durability, cutting edge retention, and corrosion resistance. This Kaizen II is slightly different in steel with Kaizen I is a VG10 steel a gold standard for Japanese knife, outstanding inside out with a D shape handle. So, it is another must have Kaizen knife though Kaizen II has a more intirquit damascus pattern creating barrier between the setel and the food you cut. I liked the feel and touch of the handle while cutting food, it is are scalpel-like sharpness, so smooth. Perfect size for big chunk of meat or vegetables this knife covers everything. The core, forged from resilient FC61 super steel, is protected by a stunning 48 layers of stainless steel. Hand washing is recommended.