This is a great Japanese paring knife. I really like the feel of the handle on this blade, it’s very comfortable and contours nicely. This blade has a nice lighter weight to it, but is very sharp. This is a great intro paring knife if you want to go from Western style knives to Asian, with the Evolution, it brings the two styles together, making it a much more durable Japanese paring knife.
After buying my 6" Miyabi chef's knife I knew that I needed another smaller knife. My 3.5" Miyabi let's me breeze through all my prep work. These 2 knives are the sharpest ones that I have ever owned.