[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This knife is well balanced and crafted to perfection. I got the recommendation from a chef I worked with and it was well worth what I paid
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After many years spent cooking with crappy, cheap, dull knives, I finally am in a place financially and skill-wise to afford and appreciate a nice knife. The Damascus pattern is beautiful, and the blade is surprisingly light, and incredibly sharp. The knife has a nice feel in the hand for me (small-handed woman). Hopefully I can add to my collection of Miyabi knives soon!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a beginner chef and am just getting into cooking. After practicing with so many sloppy and dull knives, I decided to upgrade myself to the real deal and get a Japanese knife. I chose the Miyabi Kaizen II Chef’s Knife due to the large amount reviews that say positive things, and I was definitely not disappointed! This is my first Japanese knife and I have to say, it is absolutely beautiful. I really love the wavy design of the blade, and love the wooden smooth feel of the handle and grip. Grip feels really good in hand and I don’t get tired at all. The blade is super sharp and I am able to make clean thin slices of vegetables that I was never ever able to do before with my old knives. I must say, I have become quite the fan, and I am finding every excuse to cook more often so that I can use this knife. This is now my go to knife for every time I am in the kitchen. It was a bit pricey but it was well worth it. I recommend this to anyone looking for their first luxury knife, as it was mine!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I cook daily for my family and derive a lot of pleasure from a well crafted knife. I began with clunkier German knives but find that I enjoy the finer edge and easier handling of Japanese knives. I’ve used MAC and Kan knives for the past two years and enjoyed them. This knife is a substantial improvement. It is as sharp as you would expect, but for me, the real difference has been the long, thinner blade balanced with a slightly larger handle. The balance point is perfect for using a pinch grip, just where the ebony meets metal. This makes knife work a pleasure, even the fussier cuts.