Whats the difference between the kaizen and the kaizen II?

The core steel is different in each of the knives, the Kaizen knife has more layers of Damascus steel, and the Kaizen ll has a thicker handle. For me, I'd lean toward the Kaizen. I bought the Kaizen ll for my daughter who likes a bigger handle on a knife. They're both good, it's more a matter of how it feels to you.

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Designed to exacting standards, Kaizen II improves upon Miyabi’s popular Kaizen collection with the addition of FC61 super steel, redesigned pakkawood handles and a host of new, chef-friendly features. Literally "change for the better" in Japanese, kaizen isn’t just a word but a way of life—one our completely reinvented collection celebrates by combining the la... SKU 2403269

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Miyabi Kaizen II Chef’s Knife

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$209.95

Sugg.$263.00

Size9.5"

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