Perfect knife for chopping tons of vegetables! The Kaizen 11 is definitely an upgrade from Kaizen. The FC61 steel is much sharper, and the edge retention is superior to some of the other Japanese steels. Also very durable, no chipping or cracking whats so ever. Looks great, performs even better!
I had looked at the original Kaizen line a wile ago and the changes they made with this new line are impressive. First they added just a touch of girth to the handle. It fits much better in my hand. Second the change in steel. The FC61 that is used is so much more durable. The edge holds forever and is super easy to sharpen. I like how they kept true to the Damascus styling on the blade.
It's difficult to find a knife comfortable and easy to use for left handers, and when I tried this one out at Sur La Table, I was sold. Fits so comfortably in my hand. Beautiful blade finish and the edge has retained it's sharpness over months of daily use. Perfect knife to cute veggies, fruits, any meat or poultry product.
The Santoku is one of my favorite knives to use in the kitchen due to the versatility of the blade profile. You can use the santoku on meat, poultry and vegetables, and will find that it is easy work with the D-shape handle which fits perfectly in the hand. This knife is sharp and will retain it sharpness due to the FC61 steel and the special ice-hardening process.
Ordered this new one quickly. Has pakka handle that's slightly bulged so fit in hand is nice. Wrapped to achieve deeper, unique blade which is flat for quick-chopping motion.
This is one of the most beautiful knives I've ever seen and I love how it feels in my hand. The handle is nice and curved and feels like it was made for my hand. I love the pattern on the blade and love displaying it in my kitchen. I love that this knife has a wide blade that makes it easy for me to transfer the vegetables I've chopped from the cutting board to the pan in one move.