Miyabi Kaizen Review 2020
Miyabi has always tried to make only the best swords and promoted the Kaizen line. In Japanese, “Miyabi” is more than aesthetic and is usually translated as “elegance” or “sophistication”. On the other hand, Kaizen in Japanese is a philosophy of continuous improvement. Thus, Kaizen’s line is described as a “sensitive”, “sophisticated” sword developed after years of continuous effort.
The Miyabi Kaizen Chef’s 8-inch knife has a damask steel blade that wraps 65 layers of steel around a metal core. The blade that extends behind the black wooden handle looks like a grain of wood. Not only does this knife look good, but it also has a sharp edge and cuts well. However, because it is long and thin, it is more suitable for slicing than choping.
Why Choose Miyabi Kaizen?
The Kaizen line knife blade has a VG10 “ultra-strong” core and is surrounded by a 64-layer damask steel structure. VG10 steel is one of the toughest stainless steels on the market today. Therefore, it is mainly used for modern Japanese swords. VG10 contains a mixture of about 1% molybdenum, 1% carbon, 15% chromium, 2% vanadium and 1.5% cobalt. All of these elements create steel with very high field strength and corrosion resistance, making it an ideal alloy for use in making knives.
The blade is hardened with the latest German blade hardening technology officially registered by Zwilling J.A. Henkel. The blades are balanced with a D-shaped handle refined from black Micarta linen fabric. Thanks to the wood grain construction, a comfortable grip stays in the hand and blocks moisture to cause any mishaps.
Benefits you get with Miyabi
- It is very easy to use.
- Suitable for steak and cheese slices
- It is sharp even after prolonged use in GHRI tests
- Large steel VG10
- Authentic Japanese thin leaf profile
- Fine sanding by hand with Honbazuke 3-step process for 9.5 to 12-degree edging
- CRYSTAL Rockwell Ice Tempered Blade 60
- 65 Layer Damask Flower Pattern with Katana Edge
- Deal with the traditional D-shaped black cloth Micarta.
Some Demerits to pay attention
- The handle does not fit on the left.
- Not suitable for Chopping.
- Expensive as compared to other knives
Special Handle
Kaizen knives are also traditionally Japanese. Unlike western rectangular and riveted loops, Kaizen offers micarta D cloth handles. Micarta Linen is the most commonly used synthetic material for knife handles, primarily industrial laminates. Micarta is made by applying pressure and heat to a textile material, paper, cloth, or linen, as in this case. This material is durable and waterproof. Therefore, it is an excellent material for making knife handles.
Safe choice
Miyabi is a J Henckels company that produces high-quality Japanese knives. This means two things. Knives can receive the best customer support through thorough quality control. Henckels is a world-renowned brand with a long history of handling returns, warranty issues, and other customer issues with ease.
Kaizen set
Miyabi’s kaizen line promotes two types of sets. So you can choose between a 10-piece Kaizen sword set or a 7-piece set. Find the one that works best for you based on your needs and budget. To help you, we have compiled a comprehensive review of the set of Miyabi Kaizen that is best for you.
Final Verdict- A Great Choice
The Japanese knife market is full of brands that offer beautiful hard knives at incredibly high prices. Unlike these, Miyabi offers excellent customer support, superior steel, and very sharp “normal” double-bevel edges.
Their knives are fairly inexpensive, but they can display a beautiful Damascus pattern every time they cook. If you are looking for a high-performance Japanese sword, pay attention to Miyabi. It is the best brand and is easily available in the market. All in all perfect for professional chefs.