Customer Reviews for Miyabi - Kaizen II 8-inch Chef's Knife - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
For the Long Haul
on October 2, 2026
Posted by: PJBKLYN
Frequency of use:Daily
I love how sharp this is out of the box. Perfectly balanced, and really beautifully striking. Great addition to my kitchen and it will likely become my main chef's knife moving forward. Excited to see how this knife ages.
Beautiful knife with excellent balance, ergonomics, and outstanding sharpness right out of the box. The edge retention and corrosion resistance are also impressive. It feels precise, comfortable, and effortless to use.
Now I just need to figure out the proper way to sharpen it — and, most importantly, what to use. I definitely don’t want to risk damaging such a beautiful blade!
I bought Miyabi Kaizen II 8" Chef's knife from my local Dillard's. The knife looks beautiful and has a nice balance to it. Cooking and cutting with this knife is a breeze and saves time to explore other things in life! I cook extensively but never had a great Chef's knife. I have Henkels hybrid chef's and serrated utility knife that weren't expensive. I have been using Henckels for 15 years. The utility knife still retains sharpness and beats the chef's knife which I sharpen from time to time. I can't imagine how this Miyabi knife will perform in the years to come in a positive way. I am very happy with my purchase. People who love to cook should and must have this Chef's knife in their cutlery collection. Highly recommend.
I love the look and feel of this knife; out of the box its sharpness is unmatched. the Damascus and wood finishing are simply beautiful. Would recommend this knife to anyone who needs one.