Miyabi Knives

About Miyabi Knives

When you think of Japan, what first comes to mind? Ikebana? Origami? Sushi and sashimi? Or if you're a fan of history and the martial arts, there's a good chance you'd think of the samurai.

Did you know that Seki City was once hailed as the samurai sword capital of the world? Miyabi knives are handcrafted in this legendary city, drawing on the time-honored techniques of Seki City's skilled artisans.

Miyabi is a subsidiary of Zwilling J. A. Henckels, a German knife manufacturer with a long history of producing high-quality kitchen knives, cookware, and kitchen utensils. Established in 1731, Zwilling J. A. Henckels is one of the oldest operating companies in the world.

Aside from Miyabi, brands under the Zwilling umbrella include:

• Staub

• Ballarini

• Demeyere

• Henckels

What are Miyabi knives?

Miyabi knives are high-quality Japanese kitchen knives renowned the world over for their signature sharpness, edge retention, and beautiful blade craftsmanship.

Where are Miyabi knives made?

Miyabi knives are handcrafted by the master artisans of Seki, Japan, a city famous for its centuries-old tradition of sword and knifemaking.

What makes a Miyabi knife such a great knife?

Miyabi Japanese knives are exceptional kitchen tools, and they're an absolute fan favorite for several reasons:

High-quality materials

The blades are made of premium steel like SG2, VG10, or FC61, which are known for their hardness, durability, and sharpness. Each Miyabi Japanese-style knife is rust-resistant and has an ultra-sharp cutting edge.

Damascus patterns

Many Miyabi knives come with distinctive Damascus steel patterns, which are created by layering various types of steel. A Miyabi Damascus knife isn't only visually appealing but incredibly precise as well.

Traditional craftsmanship

Miyabi Japanese knives undergo a multi-stage process that includes:

• CRYODUR steel-hardening technique: The blades are ice-hardened at temperatures as low as -196°C immediately after forging. This enhances the steel's hardness, flexibility, and corrosion resistance.

• Honbazuke honing method: This is a three-step blade sharpening process to create a razor-sharp edge.

Ergonomic handles

Miyabi knife handles feature materials like Pakkawood, Micarta, and Japanese birch. They're comfortable and provide a secure grip.

Innovation and culture

When you pair cutting-edge knifemaking technology (German engineering) with traditional artistry (Japanese craftsmanship), the result is a knife that doesn't just perform really well but is also a work of art.

Versatility

Miyabi knives come in various types: chef's knife sets, steak knives, bread knives, paring knives, utility knives, and specialty knives.

What types of knives does Miyabi offer?

Miyabi knife options include:

• Chef's knife: A Miyabi chef knife that can be used for various cutting tasks, including chopping, slicing, and dicing meats, vegetables, and herbs

• Paring knife: Ideal for peeling, trimming, and detailed work with fruits and vegetables

• Utility knife: Suited for various tasks, including slicing meats and cutting vegetables or sandwiches

• Bread knife: Perfect for cutting through baked goods such as bread and pastries without crushing them

• Boning knife: Designed for deboning fish, meat, and poultry

• Santoku knife: All-purpose kitchen knife that can be used to cut meat, fish, or vegetables

• Nakiri knife: A traditional Japanese vegetable knife with a straight edge

• Slicing knife: A long and narrow knife best used for slicing meats, fish, and poultry into thin pieces

• Kiritsuke knife: A multi-purpose knife combining the features of a chef's knife and a sushi knife (yanagiba); best knife for slicing, chopping, and various other cutting tasks

• Knife sets: A Miyabi knives set that includes several knives to accommodate various kitchen needs; often comes with a stylish knife block or case

• Specialty knives: Japanese kitchen knives designed for specific culinary tasks (e.g., sushi knives, carving knives)

What are some of Miyabi's lines of knives?

Miyabi Birchwood SG2 5000MCD

The Miyabi Birchwood line of knives features blades made from micro-carbide powdered steel (MC63). Each blade's fine carbide steel core is surrounded by 100 additional layers of steel, ensuring its hardness and exceptional edge retention.

Miyabi Birchwood knives include:

• Paring knives

• Miyabi chef's knife options

• Utility knives

• Santoku knives

• Bread knives

• Kiritsuke knives

• Nakiri knives

• Seven-piece Japanese knives set

• Sharpening rod

Miyabi Artisan 6000MCT

Kitchen knives in the Miyabi Artisan series are made of ultra-hard SG2 micro-carbide steel sandwiched between two other steel layers. The blades feature a hand-hammered Tsuchime finish to reduce friction and prevent food from sticking to the blade.

Miyabi Artisan knives include:

• Paring knives

• Gyuto (Japanese chef knife)

• Utility knives

• Santoku knives

• Prep knives

• Slicing knives

• Seven-piece block set

Miyabi Black 5000MCD 67

The premium Miyabi Black line of knives features CRYODUR ice-hardened, Honbazuke hand-honed blades with 133-layer Damascus patterns.

Miyabi Black knives include:

• Chef's knives

• Santoku knives

• Kiritsuke knives

• Prep knives

Do Miyabi knives come with a warranty?

Yes, Miyabi knives come with a limited lifetime warranty that covers manufacturing or material defects—but not damage resulting from misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear, alteration, or neglect. Also, this warranty only applies to Miyabi knives purchased in the U.S. from Zwilling or Zwilling-authorized sellers (Northwest Knives is an authorized seller of Miyabi knives).

To submit a warranty claim, contact Zwilling's consumer relations department.

Miyabi vs. Shun: Which Japanese knife brand is better?

Both brands carry exceptional Japanese knives, but Miyabi is known for its traditional craftsmanship and beautiful Damascus patterns, whereas Shun is praised for its innovative designs and use of VG-MAX steel.

Should I buy a Miyabi Japanese knife?

Definitely! Our customers say Miyabi knives are worth the investment. Not only are they exceptionally sharp, but their striking appearance also adds a touch of class to any kitchen.

Plus, Miyabi knives are built to last. With proper care, they can last a lifetime.

Where can I buy Miyabi knives?

Northwest Knives is home to premium, high-quality knives, featuring knife options from reputable brands like Miyabi, Spyderco, Benchmade, Bradford, Hogue, and Kershaw.

Some of our Miyabi knives currently on sale include:

• Miyabi Artisan 3.5" Paring Knife

• Miyabi Artisan 9.5" Chef's Knife

• Miyabi Birchwood 4.5" Paring Knife

• Miyabi Birchwood 7" Santoku Knife

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.