I am very happy with this knife. The handle is uniquely shaped and very comfortable to hold. Overall it is surprisingly light. The blade is made of very durable steel that goes through a double hardening process making a blade that is durable and sharp. It is also very easy to maintain its sharpness. The blade has a thin profile giving nice thin and accurate cuts. There is a lot of thought and design that went into this knife right down to the traditional Katana style watermarking above the blade edge.
If you are looking for an entry level Japanese knife this is a good one to try. The Miyabi Koh, has a traditional Japanese looking handle that will actually fit comfortably in the right or left hand. Unlike a true D shaped handle, it will not roll for lefties. The blade profile is Japanese but the steel is more German in temperament. It is forgiving, will not chip or nick, but can be honed back to sharpness with ease.
Made with tough steel (FC61), this knife is bound to be extremely sharp to make all your santoku needs seamless. Plus, the handle has a great fit! This blade is great for chopping!
The santoku is one of the more popular knife styles. It is extremely useful for chopping, dicing vegetables and proteins. The wider profile lends a lot of stability, useful when cutting through large vegetables and hunks of meat.
The Miyabi Koh santoku is a beautiful version of this all-purpose knife. It has a good weight, a sightly longer handle - useful if you use a full-hand grip, It is terrific for vegetable-centric cooking. It is my day-to-day knife. Its edge was designed to hold. The proprietary steel that the blade is made from, the way it is made and all the hand work used to finish, sharpen and polish it ensures that this knife will be a joy to use for a lifetime. Hone it regularly and hand wash, it will make you smile every time you pick it up.
I really love my Miyabi Koh knives because they hit the mark on what makes a Japanese knife amazing to use. A razor sharp FC61 steel core with a hand honed katana edge. An impressive 9.5 to 12 degree angle insures you can make the thinnest and most delicate slices. The blade is mirror polished with a sandblasted edge for flair. The traditional D shaped handle is comfortable for both left or right hand use.
This knife is razor sharp and can get through anything with it, even those tough vegetables. The blade is made our of FC61 fine carbide stainless steel - 61 hardness on the Rockwell scale - provides unsurpassed corrosion and chip resistance. Handle is octagon shaped - old school Japanese style.
This Miyabi Koh knife stands the test of time! Quality driven and made with the ice-hardening technique, so you know it is sharp, stays sharp and durable. They are made in Seki, Japan, the center of the former sword-making industry. So you know they know a thing or two about making superior knives! The thin blade is corrosion and chip resistant, while the handle is pakkawood and gives a good grip.
This santoku is the ultimate onion cutting knife! It has a thin blade that is so incredibly sharp that it slices through anything with ease. It's my favorite for onions because their outer surface can be slick, but this knife cuts straight through without slipping. Onions also require several different cuts, both rocking and chopping, and when done correctly, no tears and perfect, uniform pieces. Of course I use it for more than onions! It's great on any fruit or vegetables.
The wooden handle is very comfortable, light and perfectly balanced.
It's made from a new, durable steel, FC61, which is incredibly chip resistant. A key feature I'm starting to look for when buying Japanese knives.