[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The knife comes with a 61+ Rockwell Hardness rating, and in all of my knife reviews, this is the hardest knife I have seen to date. The knife is a full tang, so you can rest assured it’s better for users and less susceptible to breaking, which, let’s face it, when you are spending money on a quality knife, it’s a good thing to know. Looks-wise, it has a beautiful flower pattern making it visually appealing for pros and new users alike. The lines in the knife handle are unique and give it a very distinguished look. The octagonal handle is a great tribute to custom knife making and precision. If you are looking for a good entry-level knife at an affordable price point, this is it.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is one of two knifes I bought to start my “real knife” collection. I’ve prepared meals for my family with dull basic knives for nearly 20 years. I only wish I had these knives years ago. Love the quality. Love the look.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wow! Amazing first real chef knife! I had a chef friend recommend a few knives and we both narrowed down this one and it’s been amazing so far! Such a great upgrade! Can’t wait to use it for all my meals!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had a set of global knives for almost two decades, and the Miyabi Kaizen II completely blows them away. This is the sharpest and most balanced knife I have ever used. I love to cook, and it is now the go to knife. It is also amazing to look at and fact it is easier to care for than traditional all carbon Damascus is a big plus! Maybe I’ll put it in a frame?
This is our first Japanese style knife and it is amazing. Very lightweight and very sharp. It cuts through everything with ease. I was concerned I wouldn't like the feel of the rounder handle but I got used to it right away.