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Miyabi - Kaizen II 8-inch Chef's Knife - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.9
(560 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 560 reviews
5 Stars
533
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
1
98%of customers recommend this product.
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517 out of
525)
Customer Reviews for Miyabi - Kaizen II 8-inch Chef's Knife - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
Quickly became one of my favorite knives!
on June 18, 2026
Posted by: ProChef
Frequency of use:Daily
The Miyabi 5000 FC-D has quickly become one of my favorite knives in the kitchen and, in my opinion, one of the best values available for serious cooks and professional chefs alike. The first thing you’ll notice is how incredibly lightweight and balanced it feels in hand. Whether I’m breaking down proteins, slicing vegetables paper-thin, or handling delicate herb work, it moves effortlessly and reduces fatigue during long prep sessions.
What truly sets this knife apart is its razor-sharp FC61 steel edge. Right out of the box, the sharpness is exceptional, gliding through ingredients with precision and minimal resistance. The edge retention is impressive, requiring far less maintenance than many knives in its price range while still being easy to touch up when needed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
5/5
on June 16, 2026
Posted by: MGR8
Incredible knife! Miyabi knives are not only nice to look at, but even better to work with.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Elevated Chops
on June 16, 2026
Posted by: Allisonwanderlust
This is my first high quality chef’s knife and the craftsmanship and quality is apparent as soon as you open the package. The knife is quite sharp out of the package so does not require sharpening to use. The design is also quite gorgeous. I look forward to many chops with this new tool.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Effortless
on June 7, 2026
Posted by: Press R to Restart
Frequency of use:Daily
Very good at cutting. With a good technique this knife can perform really well.
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Super sharp
on May 22, 2026
Posted by: 4walker
Frequency of use:Daily
I’ve been using this 8-inch Japanese knife for a few weeks now and it’s easily one of the sharpest, best-balanced knives I’ve owned. It glides through vegetables, meat, and herbs with almost no effort, and the precision makes prep work feel fast and smooth.
The craftsmanship is impressive — lightweight but sturdy, with a comfortable handle and razor-sharp edge right out of the box. If you enjoy cooking or want to upgrade your kitchen tools, this knife is absolutely worth it.
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
Beautiful knife and feels great in the hand. Not too heavy. Sliced beef razor thin!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Is it perfection
on May 5, 2026
Posted by: Ar2400
Frequency of use:Daily
What’s not to like about this knife, the feel, the blade, the look. It’s easily my new favorite, stays sharp cuts clean. If you were ever on the fence about it don’t be.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Please I need more
on April 28, 2026
Posted by: Adeng10
I loved this knife soo sharp and nice to use highly recommended!!!! So pretty too
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com