This is one of those knives that you get so excited to use you just might find yourself cooking roasts or fajitas just to have an excuse to pull it out. The core is made from FC61 steel and is wrapped in 48 additional layers for strength and beauty in the damscus pattern. FC61 steel is exceptionally hard so the cutting edge stays razor sharp use after use. The handle is a traditional Japanese D shaped handle which is comfortable, . This is not just for meat...I love to pull it out for birthday cake too!

Been keeping an look out for this knife for a long time and I discovered it on your site for a very good cost. Did my research to fine out more about Cook Culture only to find good reviews and they are local. My order was seamless and arrived in good shape and on a timely manner.

Best slicing knife!

We bought this knife in time to carve our holiday meats. This knife sliced the turkey so smoothly and easily that it felt like cuttingbutter! The best feature of having this knife is that my husband loves using it and helps preparing dinners so he can use it too!

Gorgeous knife!!

It’s an we’ll crafted knife, durable, sharp, balanced. The handle is curved for the grip of your hand and they become your best friend in the kitchen. An absolute investment into your kitchen.

Great all purpose knife

I bought this knife for carving chicken, duck, beef, etc. it’s really great for that. Its thin but sturdy blade makes slicing very easy. I also use it to Alice vegetables and it works great for that too.

Perfect Slicing Knife

You cannot get any better than the Kaizen II slicing knife. It has the scalpel-like sharp blade that will give you the thinnest slice you ever thought possible. Now it is made with a new type of steel, FC61, that is incredibly durable and chip resistant. It takes away all of the fear of damaging your true Japanese knife.It is incredibly beautiful with the layered Damascus blade. And the traditional Japanese handle fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, has the look and feel of wood, but the durability of a synthetic material.Easy to see why Miyabi knives are made and sold in Japan as premium knives too.

Perfect knife for slicing fish and meat

Super sharp knife to make that precise cut for your fish or meats, I love using this for sushi night. I will continually use this knife to prepare my fish, highly recommended for your meats need.

Quality Kitchen Knives

Over the last few years I’ve pieced together a decent set of Kaizen knives. What I liked about these knives when researching was the RHC hardness was right in the description so I knew they would hold an edge. They are pricey but entry level as to what you can expect to spend on quality kitchen knives. I’m pleased with my choice and these should last a lifetime.

Redesigned Kaizen II is a hit!

If you liked the sharpness of the original Kaizen, but found the handle a little foreign, then it might be time to reconsider the Kaizen line. The handle and the bolster were beefed up to provide more feedback with a firm pinch grip. The 49-layers of steel are hand finished to an extremely sharp edge that holds. It has a double Damascus pattern that is stunning.This is the ultimate sashimi or carpaccio blade. One steady cut, one beautiful slice. Or put it next to your turkey at Thanksgiving, your ham at Christmas or your roast beef this Sunday.

nice long blade

I am very happy with this slicer. The handle is very comfortable to hold. Its a little bit thicker than the typical D shaped Japanese knife handle. The blade is long and thin, a little longer than the average slicing knife. The Damascus style layered blade provides precision slicing. The blade stays sharp for a long time and is easy to maintain. I love to use it for cooked meats and raw fish.