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The Miyabi Kaizen 34183-203-5 is an 8-inch chef's knife from Miyabi's mid-tier Kaizen line, made in Seki, Japan. It uses a VG-10 core at 62 HRC clad in 64 additional layers of steel, giving a hard, fine-grained edge and a Damascus-patterned blade. The black micarta handle is shaped for a pinch grip and the blade is finished with Miyabi's hand-honed edge. It sits between the entry-level Koh and the premium Birchwood SG2 lines: harder and sharper than most Western chef's knives, but less forgiving and more demanding of care.
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Lowest price we've seen: $169.95 on Nov 9 at Kitchen Universe. Tracked across 5 stores since Nov 9.
Owners and reviewers generally rate the Kaizen chef's knife highly for sharpness, edge retention and looks. Common complaints are chipping on hard steel and the need for careful hand washing. Some find the handle shape and weight less comfortable than lighter Japanese alternatives.
