the handle of these knives in rosewood is magic. perfection, really...the fit in your hand, the density and richness of the wood, the balance and lightness of the blade, which is brilliantly tempered and so sharp you probably wouldn't even feel it if you were to cut a finger off. This is the kind of knife that just feels right, the kind you want to put under your pillow at night. Not only for protection, but also a mysterious desire to always keep it closeby.

I used this knife to prepare dinner the day I bought it. It's replacing a 30+ year old Zwilling Santoku of the same size that has only one handle rivet left. I'm impressed with the balance of the new knife and feel of the handle, but I think I'll be learning how to chop with it, just for safety's sake, as my older knife is lighter. Its sharpness is perfect because of course, it's new. I was able to cut plum tomatoes, which can be a bit squishy, perfectly into small pieces. Chopping Boston Lettuce was easy and the knife handled its buttery texture well.

Beautiful knife, it looks like a katana, it looks small but I can handle it very nicely. Super sharp knife, it is like a straight razor blade ( you can shave your hand) so be very careful with it. I would recommend this as a first Japanese knife. Very happy with my purchase.

Good quality knife, very well balanced. Feels very comfortable in the hand. I really like the handle shape. Is effortless to use. Highly recommend investing into a good knife like this, makes prepping food so much easier

This is my second Miyabi knife, and I love it as much as the first one. Holds edge really well, and very comfortable in my hand.