Customer Reviews for Miyabi - Kaizen II 8-inch Chef's Knife - Stainless Steel
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.
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 have many knifes because I do charcuterie and love quality knifes. I have to admit that I am truly impressed with Miyabi Kaizen II. The balance is perfect and it is incredibly sharp! What an AMAIZING precision and quality !!!
Love this knife! Makes chopping so much easier and faster. It’s sharp, easy to handle, and just feels good to use. I didn’t realize how much of a difference a good knife makes until I got this one.
Been wanting this knife since forever, just got it and WOW!! Life changing for my cooking. Feel like a chef now, can’t wait to add more to my kitchen. 10/10 sharpness and precision!!
Great first Japanese knife and overall nicer knife in general. I like the sharpness out of the box, the finish, and the balance. Will continue to look at Miyabi knives in the future.