If your preference is a shorter knife for everyday cooking tasks, or if you want a good knife to complement a longer chef's or santoku knife, then this utility knife is an excellent choice. It is good for working with smaller cuts of meats and poultry, and will easy cut through vegetables and fruits.The beauty and craftsmanship of the Miyabi Artisan collection is awe-inspiring. They are hand crafted in Seki, Japan, made of a micro-carbide SG2 steel - translated: they are made with the utmost attention to detail, and the quality of the steel means the knife will stay sharp and beautiful for years and years t come. Minimal maintenance required: hand wash and dry and hone regularly.

Beautiful new knife

I am so happy about my beautifully made, sharp, incredible knife. I love that it’s lightweight so all my cooking and chopping doesn’t strain my wrist/hand. It was pricier but I’m hoping you get what you pay for and the quality withstands the rest of time in the kitchen

Best knife ever!

First time buying this brand. The 5” Artisan Prep knife is by far the sharpest knife I’ve ever used. The size is perfect - smaller than a chef’s knife and larger than a paring knife. I can see myself using this knife every day! And it’s beautiful!

Great first Japanese knife

I was looking for my first high quality utility knife and I decided on this one. It's balances well in my hands and the edge stays sharp. It's also very beautiful. I'd highly recommend!

Great utility knife

This is a great Utility knife. It for one is beautiful. The hammered Tsuchime finish really makes such a big difference when chopping or slicing produce or starchy foods like potatoes and not sticking to the knife. I like how this is such a sharp blade thanks to the ice hardening aspect. The Cocobolo wood D-Shaped handle fits perfectly in my hand and makes for a comfort experience as I chop and cut produce. The knife is sharp and durable, what more can you want in an Utility knife!

My kind of utility steak knife!

This Miyabi Artisan 5" Utility is my go-to knife, either cutting or slicing fruits, vegetables, or a knife to slice butter. This utility knife becomes my daily steak knife, for its sharpness and narrow blade is comfortable to use for.It's my go-to utility knife prepping food in my kitchen, blades deliver scalpel-like sharpness. Its potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is layered in a Tsuchime finish. CRYODUR blade, ice-hardened to Rockwell 63 Handle.The D shape handle and it is fabricated with special Cocobolo Rosewood pakkawood, it is so comfortable in your hand my family enjoy using this knife.

Prep Away

Artisan is a thing of beauty! The first attraction for me is the "hammered" blade; it's such a unque finish but it's also going to help keep food from sticking to the blade. The SG2 steel is very hard which guarantees it will have amazing edge retention. It also boasts that crazy sharp Asian edge angle.The rosewood handle has a nice round curve which fits very comfortably in your hand.A prep knife is such a great blade. It can handle those tasks that are too big for a parer but using a chef knife would just be overkill.If you are wanting an authentic Japanese knife, end your search with Miyabi. They are made and sold in Japan as the premium knife.

Very utilitarian

The size is just right to deal with s great variety of items from small/medium vegetables and similarly sized meats. The sharpness is of the usual Miyabi standards and the knife slices through items with ease. On top of that, the action of the knife in the hand appears almost effortless.

great prep knife

This is a great knife. It fits that niche between my paring knife and chefs knife. I use it for most of my fruit and vegetable prep. The Pakkawood handle is very comfortable to hold and use both on the cutting board and in hand. The blade is very sharp and has an acute angle giving thin accurate cuts. The knife is also great to look at. The mosaic pin and gold and red accents in the handle really stand out. The hammered and sand blasted blade are very unique. The Japanese craftsmanship and artistry are evident throughout this knife.

pro prep

I love everything about this knife. The wooden handle is very distinct with the gold and red accents. It is also very comfortable to hold. The blade design is cool with part of it hammered and the lower portion sand blasted. The super hard high carbon steel stays sharp for a very long time and is easy to maintain. The blade shape is great for prep. It gives me a smaller knife for quick small prep but with an offset handle for use on a cutting board you dont get with a pairing knife.