[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The fit and finish on this knife is perfect. The blade itself is very sharp out of the box. The blade is beautiful to the eye and shows real craftsmanship. Of particular quality is the handle with no gaps or alignment issues. It is also beautiful and great in the hand. I have many Japanese Chef's knives of high quality but none are close to this knife in fit and finish and a remarkable edge of 63, and beautiful hammer finish and a ribbon of haze from the powder steel being used.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this is a great night. The blade is surprisingly light and holds it edge very well. And you cannot beat the customer service.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased the Miyabi Artisan 9.5 chef knife as a treat for myself and it has been fantastic. It is extremely sharp and you can see the quality and craftsmanship that went into making the knife. It has made food prep easier and I actually look forward to it.
As a Sous Chef the knife performs very well and retains it's sharpness even after constant use. The handle took a bit to get use to as the fingers that are used to grip it changed from the middle, ring and pinky to just the ring and pinky while the other two are used for guidance. All around this is a superbly made knife.