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Miyabi - Kaizen II 8-inch Chef's Knife - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.9
(580 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 580 reviews
5 Stars
553
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
1
99%of customers recommend this product.
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533 out of
541)
Customer Reviews for Miyabi - Kaizen II 8-inch Chef's Knife - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
Well-balanced
on June 27, 2026
Posted by: Sid89
Knife handle has a good ergonomic feel and the knife feels very well-balanced
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Chef's Knife
on June 23, 2026
Posted by: Amester
Frequency of use:Daily
The Miyabi Kaizen II 8" Chef's Knife (34681-203) is an exceptional blend of performance and craftsmanship. It's incredibly sharp, holds its edge well, and feels perfectly balanced in hand. The Damascus-pattern blade is beautiful, and the handle is comfortable even during extended prep work. With proper care, this knife delivers professional-level cutting performance and is well worth the investment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic
on June 22, 2026
Posted by: Speak
Fantastic knife. Light and comfortable to use. 10/10
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Boss Knife
on June 21, 2026
Posted by: JFam
Frequency of use:Daily
Amazing feel and cuts like a professional knife. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
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.
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