[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Has a great handle and slices with ease. Just don’t leave the handle in water as it will swell if over exposed.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this knife, my wife bought it for me as 7 birthday gift. The balance is incredible and the edge is ridiculously sharp. Paper test was a breeze. The Damascus steel is beautiful I absolutely love it.
Perfect knife for me! First time using a Japanese knife and really love this one. Very sharp, and stays nice a sharp. Love the Damascus design which really makes for an authentic design. Difficult going back to my German knives after using this one.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This knife is the best I have ever used. Effortless cutting for meats and veggies! Whay didn’t I buy this earlier? A+
I love every inch of this knife. The micarta handle is very smooth and comfortable to hold. The blade is very sharp. The acute angle and thinness of the blade gives straight thin and accurate cuts. The Damascus style layering gives it such a unique look. The VG10 steel stays very sharp and is easy to maintain. All the hallmarks of quality Japanese cutlery is here including the watermarked edge as found in classic Katana blades.
The Miyabi Santoku comes in two sizes, 7 and 5 inches. My preference is the 7, but I have many family members who prefer the 5. Either way, this is a terrific chopping knife.
The width of a santoku, from tip to heel make it extremely stable to chop thick foods - a large roast, a butternut squash, an eggplant. The sharpness of the Kaizen also makes it easy to make elegant thin slices too. The hollow divots (called a Granton edge) reduce friction and allow food to slip away easily.
Adding to the enjoyment of this exceptional cutting tool is its beauty. The Damascus-style polishing showing the layers and the linen Micarta handle with finishing details combine to make using and owning this knife a joy. Hone regularly. Hand wash. This knife will be sharp and beautiful for a lifetime.
This santoku has a core of VG10 super steel and is protected by 64 layers of additional steel. It is also ice hardened so the knife stays sharper for a longer period of time. The blade is razor sharp. The knife also has hollow edges to help push away food from the blade as you cut, a nice time saving bonus.
VG-10 Carbon steel core...multiple wraps for stability and brilliant Damascus pattern. Really tough, long-lasting micarta handle. Can both rock and chop!