Miyabi Kaizen 5.25 in Prep Knife

A prep knife is such an awesome shape and size! It's perfect for chopping smaller fruits and vegetables but also can handle meats and cheeses.The Damascus design is beautiful! The knife has has that incredibly sharp asian edge angle and has a core of VG10 steel which is very hard and will give you incredible edge retention.The handle is authentic to Japanese heritage also, with its D shape design. It is extremely comfortable in your hand and is made of micarta which is a linen and resin mixture. It has the look and feel of wood, with the durability of a synthetic material.

A prep knife is one of the most essential knives to have in the kitchen and this Kaizen version is one of the best! I like the balance and comfort that the beautiful handle offers and the durable Damascus blade stays sharp for a long time. This awesome knife is ideal for tackling medium sized foods.

The shape and size of this knife makes it a great addition to your knife collection. The prep knife can take on all those small projects such as mincing garlic, herbs and shallots. It also works great on small citrus and apples. Has a nice amount of knuckle clearance for maximum cutting performance.Add in the beauty of this knife made from SG2 steel with multiple layers of Damascus surrounding the core and you have a stunning addition to any knife collection.

A joy to use

The Miyabi 5.5 inch prep knife feels good in the hand. Weight and balance are well designed. Sharp, and cuts effortlessly. And then, it's a beautiful tool. Great knife.

Beautiful and quality

Beautiful looking knife of great quality. Sharp out of the box. Versatile. Feels good in the hand, great for smaller hands in particular. Perfect size handle and the perfect weight— not too light but not too heavy. Can use for all types of cutting.

Great little knife

I use this knife for everything that is too small for my chef's knife, like peeling garlic or slicing strawberries. I love that it has knuckle clearance so that I don't hit my hand on the cutting board while I'm chopping. The blade is beautiful and the handle is very comfortable to use.

Perfect fit in my hand!

This Kaizen prep knife is so comfortable in my hand. The round handle feels like D-shape is enjoyable. It is great to cut medium size food, great for cantaloupe, vegetables and meats. This is a go-to knife for me because I like how I it feels great in my hand and cutting edge is exceptional.

Superknife!

I purchased this knife after Some research and decided to go with it; I Have not looked back! Most user friendly knife I own, you can “sense” the hardness of the blade while using it. It sounds great while cutting or chopping, it feels solid in your hand, and it is just super fun to use. I find myself searching for reasons to use another knife for tasks in the kitchen, it is difficult to find a reason to use any other knife . It’s attractiveness is in the use of it as well as the knifes aesthetics. Beautiful and supremely functional. I am glad to have made this part of my collection. The smaller diameter handle and more rounded circumference are natural and easy to acclimate to. If you are looking for a fun knife.. this is it; Great size, Great shape, good looking, ... MoreI purchased this knife after Some research and decided to go with it; I Have not looked back! Most user friendly knife I own, you can “sense” the hardness of the blade while using it. It sounds great while cutting or chopping, it feels solid in your hand, and it is just super fun to use. I find myself searching for reasons to use another knife for tasks in the kitchen, it is difficult to find a reason to use any other knife . It’s attractiveness is in the use of it as well as the knifes aesthetics. Beautiful and supremely functional. I am glad to have made this part of my collection. The smaller diameter handle and more rounded circumference are natural and easy to acclimate to. If you are looking for a fun knife.. this is it; Great size, Great shape, good looking, and can be as DANGER sharp as you want. It will stay that way too. Get it if you are in the kitchen frequently! I can not stress enough how much fun this knife is.

What can I say…?

I have a chief knife which I use for just about everything however my hands are small and if I am preping a lot then it is a little unwieldy. This multipurpose knife is well balanced especially for smaller hands and in a pinch is small enough to use as a pairing knife. What else can I say it has a wonderful edge, it is super sharp and beautiful to look at.

great prep knife

I really like this knife. I recently added it to my Kaizen collection. It fits the space between my pairing knife and Chefs knife and Santoku. The blade size is the perfect size for working in hand or on the cutting board. The D shaped handle is very comfortable in my hand. The "super steel" blade is very sharp. The Damascus style layering adds a beautiful aesthetic to an already great knife. I love the tradition and artistry put into this knife from the micarta handle all the way through the Katana style watermarking on the blade edge.