Miyabi Kaizen II 7-inch Santoku Knife

I'm very happy with this knife. Great balance, weighted wood handle and extremely sharp!

I was able to look at about a dozen knife options at William Sonoma and chose this one. It's lightweight, balanced, and feels almost like a natural extension of your hand. Also, if you're going to spend this much money, you may as well get something that looks like a work of art. The layered steel on the blade looks great. I'm told the greatest thing about these is that they retain their edge for a very long time.

Beautiful knife. Recommended by a close friend in the industry, with the quote “work horse of a knife. Used 8-10 a day for multiple years. Held a perfect edge and balanced beautifully. If you're on the fence about purchasing. Jump off the fence and order.

I went to the mall of America and happened to pop into this store and saw that they had authentic Japanese chef knives and I had been wanting one so bad but didn't trust the websites online that I was looking at. I saw this knife and how beautiful it was and I just had to get it! The blade looks amazing and the handle is so comfortable to grip!

This is our first Japanese style knife and it is amazing. Very lightweight and very sharp. It cuts through everything with ease. I was concerned I wouldn't like the feel of the rounder handle but I got used to it right away.

This is a beautiful knife and exceptionally good at slicing vegetables. It makes a great gift due to its aesthetics. I got it for my wife and she loves it.

This will be my first big knife purchase as I have been wanting to invest in my kitchenware! And I am pleased to say how luxe This knife is! It has a decent weight to it but is also lightweight. I am super excited to see how it plays out!

The Santoku knife is a great addition to a basic knife set. It's blade is similar but shorter than that of the chef's knife. It's especially good for very thin slicing.

The MIYABI Kaizen II 7-inch Santoku is an absolute star in the kitchen—super sharp with a beautiful Damascus-style finish. The handle is comfortable and feels solid in your hand, making it easy to slice, chop, and dice with precision. Overall, it's a top-notch knife that's perfect for anyone who wants a high-quality, reliable tool in their kitchen.

Unbelievable quality and craftsmanship! The sharp edge is unbeatable and cuts through tougher items such as ginger or root veggies with ease I didn't know was possible. The handle is solid and ergonomic, the rocking edge allows for nimble knife work and it's an absolutely gorgeous addition to our kitchen.