Miyabi · Updated September 2026
MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife: price & specs
MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: zwilling.com verified verify in ledger
The MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife is listed at $169.99 on zwilling.com as of 2026-09-01, #8 cheapest of 12 chef knives (median $162); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 47/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 13 in class.
Verified Sep 21, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
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Price history
$169.99Is the MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife a good buy?
At $170, the MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife is #11 cheapest of the 12 chef knives we track, where the median is $170. On the spec sheet, its blade length of 200 mm is the lowest of the 13, its hardness hrc of 61 is the highest of the 12, and its edge angle degrees of 10 is the lowest of the 8.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $169.99 — current on record (was $189.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Miyabi |
| Released | — |
| Blade length (mm) | 200 |
| Steel type | VG10 stainless steel core, 64-layer Damascus cladding |
| Hardness hrc | 61 |
| Handle material | Black linen Micarta, D-shaped |
| Edge angle degrees | 10 |
| Weight grams | 200 |
| Full tang | No |
| Blade finish | Hand-honed via 3-step Honbazuke method, flower-Damascus pattern, CRYODUR ice-hardened |
Source: zwilling.com (read 2026-09-21). Fetched directly from Miyabi's official US product page (hosted on ZWILLING's storefront, its brand owner): VG10 core with 64-layer Damascus cladding hardened to 60-62 HRC (midpoint 61 used), an edge angle stated as 9.5 to 12 degrees (midpoint ~10 used), black linen Micarta D-shaped handle, 0.44lb (200g) weight, and $189.99 price. The same page explicitly describes the construction as 'welded (not full tang)' with a 'concealed tang', so full_tang is recorded false despite the D-handle's full-length appearance. Independent third-party sources for this specific 'Kaizen' line (as distinct from 'Kaizen II', a different, discontinued product some retailers conflate it with) could not be reached (403/429 on every attempt), so corroboration is omitted rather than citing a possibly-mismatched Kaizen II source. The product image, fetched from ZWILLING's own CDN, was confirmed by direct fetch to show the correct Damascus-patterned blade with 'MIYABI' branding and red-accented Micarta handle.
Is the MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife worth it vs cheaper chef knives?
MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife against its closest cheaper and pricier chef knives on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Blade length (mm) | Steel type | Hardness hrc | Handle material | Edge angle degrees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife this | $169.99 | 200 | VG10 stainless steel core, 64-layer Damascus cladding | 61 | Black linen Micarta, D-shaped | 10 |
| MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples | $154.95 | 203 | High-carbon molybdenum-vanadium stainless steel | 60 | Pakkawood, triple-riveted, with stainless steel bolster | 15 |
| Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife | $170 | 203 | X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel | 58 | POM (polyoxymethylene) synthetic, triple-riveted, full bolster | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife cost?
The MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife has a US price of $169.99, as of 2026-09-01.
How does the MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife compare on price?
At $170, the MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife is #11 cheapest of the 12 chef knives we track, where the median is $170.
Has the MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-08-31 the MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife has fallen 10.5%, from $189.99 to $169.99.
What is the lowest price the MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife is $169.99 on 2026-09-01 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife?
At $169.99, the MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-08-31.
What are the MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife's key specs?
MIYABI Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife (Miyabi): blade length mm 200, steel type VG10 stainless steel core, 64-layer Damascus cladding, hardness hrc 61, handle material Black linen Micarta, D-shaped, edge angle degrees 10. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-09-21.
Price of record: $169.99 at zwilling.com, 2026-09-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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