One could talk for a long time about the excellent quality of hand-forged MIYABI kitchen knives, their unusual sharpness, and the best cutting properties… However, it seems that even the most beautifully composed words are unable to convey what the Japanese knives of this world-renowned brand provide – impressive precision and ease of use, as well as the admiration for the craftsmanship of the artisans involved in their production. With MIYABI knives, performing kitchen duties becomes more than just work. It’s an invitation to enter a master level with the best tools any chef can equip themselves with – excellent quality Japanese knives from MIYABI.
Knives for Chefs and Cooking Enthusiasts
The MIYABI brand of Japanese knives has certainly stirred the world of professional kitchen accessories. It has brought a lot of freshness and proved that “excellent Japanese knives” is not just a clever slogan but also a reality, achievable for both professional chefs and enthusiasts of the art of cooking. What is the secret to its phenomenon?
MIYABI is a brand created by a world-renowned German leader – the Zwilling company, which specializes in the production of excellent knives and kitchen accessories. Kitchen knives branded with MIYABI are hand-forged by Japanese artisans, and their production takes place in Seki – a city known since the 14th century as the capital of producing unique samurai swords.
How are MIYABI forged kitchen knives made?
The stunningly sharp and beautifully designed MIYABI kitchen knives are created in a complex process which – if divided into stages – includes over 100 steps and takes more than 40 days. This is undeniable proof that the brand of excellent forged knives MIYABI is not focused on mass production but rather on a thoughtful process involving the best craftsmen from the Land of the Rising Sun. It is they who are involved in the manual production of MIYABI kitchen knives – excellent quality small works of art that are a showcase of Japanese craftsmanship.
6 series, many types of extremely sharp knives straight from Japan – get to know and choose the perfect knives for you.
MIYABI 4000FC kitchen knife series
The MIYABI 4000FC kitchen knife series fully reflects the craftsmanship of Japanese artisans. Thanks to their excellent properties, MIYABI 4000FC knives significantly facilitate tasks when working in the kitchen. They are extremely sharp, and at the same time very hard – about 61+/-1 HRC. The hardening process takes place at an exceptionally low temperature, which affects their final hardness and thus their high utility value. The knife blades are made of high-carbon FC61 steel, while the beautiful handle is made of a special type of pakka wood. It is this stylish handle and the characteristic embellishment on the blade’s line that influence the aesthetics of all MIYABI 4000FC kitchen knives, which, in combination with their functionality, makes them an indispensable tool in any kitchen.
MIYABI 5000FCD kitchen knife series
The beautiful MIYABI 5000FCD Japanese kitchen knives, besides their extraordinary sharpness, also delight with an elegant line, meeting even the most demanding tastes of chefs and quality-appreciating cooking enthusiasts. A unique advantage of the knives in this series is the blade, produced in a special way. Its core is made of high-carbon FC61 steel, which is then clad with 49 layers of unique Damascus steel. It is because of this that each blade has a beautiful and unique pattern. Among the wide range of advantages of MIYABI 5000FCD Japanese knives, their exceptional durability also stands out (even intensive, long-term use is not a problem for them!). MIYABI 5000FCD knives also have a handle made of pakka wood which has been decorated with a beautiful pin.
MIYABI 5000MCD kitchen knife series
One of the features that makes working with knives from the MIYABI 5000MCD series so great is their perfect balance. The handle, which fits perfectly in the hand, also contributes to the convenience and efficiency of use. It owes its attractive design to the use of beautiful Masur birch wood, from which the handle is made. The core of the MIYABI 5000MCD knife blades, which is made of MicroCarbide MC63 steel, is surrounded by as many as 100 layers of excellent Damascus steel, hardened in a way that allows for a hardness of 63+/-1 HRC. Thanks to this, the Japanese, hand-forged kitchen knives from the esteemed MIYABI 5000MCD series impress with their cutting properties, which are appreciated by professional chefs.
MIYABI 5000MCD 67 kitchen knife series
The MIYABI 5000MCD 67 knife series beautifully captures what is best and most valuable in the Japanese craft of knife production that fascinates the whole world. It provides users with comfort and speed of work, as well as a safe process. Preparing meals with MIYABI 5000MCD 67 knives therefore becomes not only easier but also much more efficient. Their unique blades are particularly noteworthy. They are made from as many as 133 layers of Damascus steel, which form a beautiful pattern (unique on each knife!) and also provide an incredible hardness – of around 66+/-1 HRC. This is possible thanks to the special hardening method used by the MIYABI manufacturer, which also affects the final sharpness and stability of the knives from the 5000MCD 67 series. Each of these small works of Japanese craftsmanship is crowned with an elegant and comfortable handle made of black ash wood, decorated with a beautiful pin.
MIYABI 6000MCT kitchen knife series
The MIYABI 6000MCT knife series in Japanese style is characterized by a hard blade that provides an extremely precise cut. The core is made of MicroCarbide MC63 steel, and then it is surrounded by two layers of steel with different hardness levels which protect the very hard blade and provide flexibility. Thanks to this technique, during hardening, they give the entire blade a high value of approx. 63 HRC (on the Rockwell hardness scale). MIYABI 6000MCT kitchen knives are therefore very durable and sharp, while maintaining flexibility, which allows for precise and comfortable use without feeling of excessive fatigue even during many hours of work in the kitchen. Each knife has a hand-forged blade, which contributes to a highly aesthetic, original appearance – especially since there are small indentations on its surface (an effect provided by the “Tsuchime” hammered finish). In addition to emphasizing the unique design, they serve a very practical function – they prevent products from sticking during cutting. The ergonomically shaped handle, made of dark brown cocobolo wood, allows for a secure, stable grip and gives the knives an elegant look.
MIYABI 7000D kitchen knife series
In the MIYABI 7000D series of Japanese kitchen knives, you can find many advantages that determine their high quality. An advantage that comes to the fore is certainly the unique blade – its core is made of a special CMV60 steel, whose composition is based on a mixture of molybdenum, vanadium, and cobalt. Then the manufacturer of excellent MIYABI knives uses a 64-layer Damascus steel surrounding the core, known for its extraordinary properties (this is stainless steel). During the hardening process, the blade’s hardness reaches 60+/-1 HRC, giving the Japanese MIYABI 7000D knives high resistance to abrasion and long-lasting sharpness. The optimally balanced handle made of a special wood-like material – micarta (a combination of multi-layered linen with synthetic resin) has a stainless steel finish, which gives the knives great durability, resistance to moisture, and also an impressive appearance.
