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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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Customer Reviews for Miyabi - Kaizen II 8-inch Chef's Knife - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
4
So far so good
on November 16, 2020
Posted by: Rob12
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first Japanese style knife. It definitely feels different than its German counterparts and it's taking me some time to feel like it's as "sharp." I'm sure it is but I'm having a bit more difficulty cutting than I normally would (likely because of the different weight). Otherwise, it looks great and I'll either get used to it the way it is or need to sharpen it. I have noticed that the Damascus is developing some cosmetic blemishes (lines after washing with a gentle sponge, drying, and storing in a blade guard) but that shouldn't impact performance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Dream knife
on October 16, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Frequency of use:Daily
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This knife was a gift. And there is nothing like it. Sharp and perfect for thin, accurate slices. Recommend for many Chefs and private cooks that wants to work more on beautiful dishes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Starter Chef Knife
on September 29, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Frequency of use:Daily
I love the knife. Its razor sharp out of the box, feels good in your hand, and makes everyday work much, much easier.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the perfect knife to impress and do an excellent job of staying sharp after many uses. It pays to buy a knife of this tier.
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Love it! And comparison with Kaizen
on August 2, 2020
Posted by: rw303
Frequency of use:Daily
Just got this a couple of days ago and am loving it so far. I actually couldn't decide between this and the original Kaizen, and actually got the Kaizen first. However, beautiful as it was, I just couldn't get used to the super smooth and smaller handle on the Kaizen, esp. coming from a 4 star which I've been using for about 25-30 years now. Yes, it was beautifully made and finished, but it just felt like I couldn't get a firm grip. I ended up returning the I and getting a II
Now, on to the Kaizen II vs I comparison. It's really such a different knife from the Kaizen that I don't know why Miyabi/Zwilling just decided to slap a "II" onto the Kaizen. You can get all the spec diffs from the website, but here are my observations from having handled both:
- The steel and damascus color and pattern are totally different. The Kaizen II has almost 2 different steel colors forming the pattern, a matt gray and silver contrast, which makes the damascus very "unsubtle", and more unique. The Kaizen has a more traditional all shiny silver pattern, just like any other damascus out there. The website photos are quite accurate.
- The handle on the II is much beefier all round than the I, and has a slight belly. Also, the pakkawood has more of a satin finish, compared with a super smooth shiny finish on the micarta on the I. These 2 factors for me made the II a much more comfortable knife to hold. Yes, the I has one more ring of red near the bolster, but that is purely an aesthetic, not functional thing.
- The blade on the II is just a smidge taller, at about 1 15/16" at the heel, vs. about 1 3/4" for the I.
- The balance point of both knives are about the same, right at the bolster.
- The steel and damascus color and pattern are totally different. The Kaizen II has almost 2 different steel colors forming the pattern, a matt gray and silver contrast, which makes the damascus very "unsubtle", and more unique. The Kaizen has a more traditional all shiny silver pattern, just like any other damascus out there. The website photos are quite accurate.
- The handle on the II is much beefier all round than the I, and has a slight belly. Also, the pakkawood has more of a satin finish, compared with a super smooth shiny finish on the micarta on the I. These 2 factors for me made the II a much more comfortable knife to hold. Yes, the I has one more ring of red near the bolster, but that is purely an aesthetic, not functional thing.
- The blade on the II is just a smidge taller, at about 1 15/16" at the heel, vs. about 1 3/4" for the I.
- The balance point of both knives are about the same, right at the bolster.
Overall, I'm much happier with the II than the I. It's a lot lighter than my 4 star Zwilling 8" chefs, so will probably take a bit of getting used to, but so far, am really liking it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
1
Beware the knife chips!
on July 15, 2020
Posted by: Arker
Frequency of use:Daily
My knife chipped during regular use. Zwilling were kind enough to offer a replacement though. However, they destroyed my goodwill by not shipping the replacement for 2 months.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Sarah Anne
Frequency of use:Daily
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was in search of a quality chef knife for personal use in my kitchen. This knife exceeding my expectations. It is beautiful and with care I know it will last me a lifetime.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: David M
Frequency of use:Daily
Verified Purchase:Yes
The knife is beautiful and sharp as can be. With precision of a razor and a level of craftsmanship that outshines any other knife I’ve owned, Miyabi has me for life.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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