- Is the Miyabi Koh 8-inch chef's knife good for beginners?
- It can be, but the hard, thin edge is less forgiving than a soft German blade. A beginner who learns to hone and hand wash will get a very sharp, long-lasting knife.
- Can I put it in the dishwasher?
- No. Hand wash and dry it right away. Dishwasher heat and detergent dull the edge and can damage the wood handle.
- How does it compare with the Miyabi Kaizen?
- Both use hard steel and pakkawood handles. The Koh is the more affordable line with a simpler finish; the Kaizen adds a hammered or Damascus look and a slightly different handle.
- What steel is the blade?
- It is a fine-grained, hard steel hardened to roughly 60 HRC, which is harder than typical German kitchen knives.
- Does it need sharpening or honing?
- Hone it lightly and often to keep the edge aligned. Sharpen less often, and use a whetstone or a sharpener suited to hard steel.
- What is in the box?
- Just the knife. No sheath, honing rod or sharpener is included.
- Where is the Miyabi Koh 8-Inch Chef Knife cheapest?
- At Rue La La, for $164.99, as of our latest check.