Knives

Precision Control for Detail Work The Miyabi Black 3.5-inch Paring Knife is for cooks who do much of their fine work in the hand or at the edge of the board: peeling, trimming, coring and garnishing. Its short, thin blade gives close control over the tip, and its hard core steel keeps that tip keen through long prep lists. Edge retention matters especially on a paring knife, whose short blade is difficult to sharpen evenly on a stone.
Construction and Performance Ultra-hard core steel. A fine-grained powder steel takes a keen edge and holds it through extended use, so the knife needs touching up less often. Ice-hardened blade. Miyabi’s sub-zero hardening process stabilizes the steel, adding hardness and corrosion resistance. Flower Damascus cladding. Layers of stainless steel protect the hard core and give each blade a distinctive rippled pattern. Honbazuke edge. Each edge is hand-honed in three stages, producing a thin bevel that passes through soft fruit and delicate herbs without crushing them. D-shaped handle. The traditional Japanese profile settles into the fingers and keeps the blade oriented during in-hand work. Natural variation in the wood and dye makes each handle one of a kind.
Best Uses Peeling apples, pears and citrus in the hand Hulling strawberries and coring tomatoes Segmenting citrus and trimming shallots Deveining shrimp and scoring meat or pastry Tourné cuts and fine garnish work For tasks that move from the hand to the board, the Miyabi Black 5.25-inch Prep Knife offers a longer, taller blade with more knuckle clearance. The paring knife is also paired with the 8-inch chef’s knife in the Miyabi Black 2-Piece Knife Set. Learn More

Between the Paring Knife and the Chef’s Knife The Miyabi Black 5.25-inch Prep Knife fills the gap between a paring knife and a chef’s knife. Its blade is long enough for board work on small ingredients and tall enough to give the knuckles clearance, yet compact enough for close, controlled cuts. It suits cooks who handle many small ingredients in a session and want a quicker, lighter tool than a full chef’s knife.
Construction and Performance Ultra-hard core steel. A fine-grained powder steel takes a keen edge and keeps it through long prep sessions, reducing time spent on maintenance. Ice-hardened blade. Sub-zero hardening stabilizes the steel for added hardness and corrosion resistance. Flower Damascus cladding. Stainless layers protect the hard core and produce the series’ rippled surface pattern. Honbazuke edge. A three-stage hand-honed edge cuts cleanly through tomato skins, citrus and soft cheeses. D-shaped handle. The traditional Japanese profile gives a secure, consistent grip. Each handle’s grain and color are unique.
Best Uses Peeling and chopping vegetables and fruit Slicing meats and cheeses Butterflying chicken breasts Deveining shrimp Mincing shallots and garlic For fine work in the hand, the Miyabi Black 3.5-inch Paring Knife offers a shorter, more controllable tip. For larger volumes and bigger ingredients, step up to the Miyabi Black 8-inch Chef’s Knife. Learn More

Long, Clean Slices in a Single Stroke The Miyabi Black 9.5-inch Sujihiki is a long, narrow slicer for cooks who portion and carve. Its length allows a full slice in one continuous draw, and the narrow blade presents less surface to the food, leaving clean faces on roasts, fish and terrines. It is the slicing knife for the Miyabi Black kitchen, used wherever a sawing motion would tear the cut.
Construction and Performance Ultra-hard core steel. A fine-grained powder steel holds a keen edge across many portions, keeping slices smooth from the first cut to the last. Ice-hardened blade. Sub-zero hardening stabilizes the steel for added hardness and corrosion resistance, an advantage when slicing acidic or brined foods. Flower Damascus cladding. Stainless layers protect the hard core along the full length of the blade. Honbazuke edge. The three-stage hand-honed edge severs fibers cleanly rather than compressing them, preserving the texture of raw fish and rare meat. D-shaped handle. The traditional Japanese profile keeps the blade aligned through long draws. Each handle’s grain and color are unique.
Best Uses Carving roasts, brisket, ham and turkey breast Slicing sashimi and crudo Portioning salmon and tuna loins Slicing terrines and pâtés Trimming silver skin from boneless cuts For chopping and general prep, the Miyabi Black 9.5-inch Chef’s Knife offers the same length with a taller blade. For crusty bread, use the serrated Miyabi Black 9.5-inch Bread Knife. Learn More

The Everyday Chef’s Knife, Built to Hold Its Edge The Miyabi Black 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the center of the series: a thin, Japanese-profile blade at the length most cooks use for daily work. It handles the full run of prep, from breaking down onions and peppers to slicing boneless chicken and mincing herbs. Its hard core steel keeps the edge keen across long sessions, so the knife cuts the last case of produce as cleanly as the first.
Construction and Performance Ultra-hard core steel. A fine-grained powder steel takes an exceptionally keen edge and retains it through extended use, extending the time between sharpenings. Ice-hardened blade. Miyabi’s sub-zero hardening process stabilizes the steel for added hardness and corrosion resistance. Flower Damascus cladding. Stainless layers protect the hard core and give each blade its rippled pattern. Thin Japanese profile and Honbazuke edge. The slim blade and three-stage hand-honed edge pass through dense vegetables with less wedging than a thicker Western blade. D-shaped handle. The traditional Japanese profile, with a rounded spine and heel, gives a comfortable pinch grip. Each handle’s grain and color are unique.
Best Uses Dicing onions, carrots and celery Slicing boneless chicken, pork and beef Mincing herbs, garlic and ginger Julienne and fine slicing of vegetables Chopping greens and cabbage Cooks who work in larger volumes may prefer the longer reach of the Miyabi Black 9.5-inch Chef’s Knife. Those who favor push-cutting over rocking can consider the Miyabi Black 7-inch Santoku. This knife is also sold with the 3.5-inch paring knife in the Miyabi Black 2-Piece Knife Set. Learn More

More Reach for Large Ingredients and Big Batches The Miyabi Black 9.5-inch Chef’s Knife suits cooks who work at volume or with large ingredients. The added length covers more of the board in each stroke, completes long slicing cuts in one pass, and handles cabbages, melons and boneless roasts that crowd a shorter blade. Its taller blade also gives the knuckles more clearance when chopping.
Construction and Performance Ultra-hard core steel. A fine-grained powder steel holds a keen edge through large batches, so the knife needs maintenance less often during a long session. Ice-hardened blade. Sub-zero hardening stabilizes the steel for added hardness and corrosion resistance. Flower Damascus cladding. Stainless layers protect the hard core along the full length of the blade. Thin Japanese profile and Honbazuke edge. The slim blade and three-stage hand-honed edge move through dense produce with little resistance, which matters more as the blade grows longer. D-shaped handle. The traditional Japanese profile gives secure control of the longer blade. Each handle’s grain and color are unique.
Best Uses Batch dicing of onions and mirepoix Shredding cabbage and slicing large root vegetables Halving and sectioning melons Slicing boneless roasts and large cuts of fish Chiffonade of greens and herbs For everyday prep in a smaller space, the Miyabi Black 8-inch Chef’s Knife offers a shorter, lighter blade. For carving and portioning, the narrower Miyabi Black 9.5-inch Sujihiki Slicing Knife makes cleaner single-stroke slices. Learn More

A Flat-Edged Alternative to the Chef’s Knife The Miyabi Black 7-inch Santoku is for cooks who cut with a downward chop or forward push rather than a rocking motion. Its flatter edge keeps more of the blade in contact with the board through each stroke, producing clean, complete cuts through stacked vegetables. The shorter length makes it quick and maneuverable on a crowded station or a small cutting board.
Construction and Performance Ultra-hard core steel. A fine-grained powder steel holds a keen edge through repeated board contact, the most demanding use a kitchen knife sees. Ice-hardened blade. Sub-zero hardening stabilizes the steel for added hardness and corrosion resistance. Flower Damascus cladding. Stainless layers protect the hard core and give each blade a distinctive pattern. Honbazuke edge. The three-stage hand-honed edge produces paper-thin slices of cucumber, radish and onion. D-shaped handle. The traditional Japanese profile gives a steady grip for repetitive chopping. Each handle’s grain and color are unique.
Best Uses Thin slicing of vegetables and fruit Dicing onions, peppers and potatoes Chopping and mincing herbs Slicing boneless fish and meat Cutting through stacked greens Cooks who prefer a rocking motion should consider the curved edge of the Miyabi Black 7-inch Rocking Santoku. For a longer blade with a pointed tip, see the Miyabi Black 8-inch Chef’s Knife. Learn More

Clean Cuts Through Crust and Crumb The Miyabi Black 9.5-inch Bread Knife is a serrated blade for bakers and cooks who slice bread daily. The serrations bite into hard crusts while the thin blade passes through the crumb with little downward pressure, so soft interiors keep their shape. Its length clears wide boules and long loaves in full strokes.
Construction and Performance Ultra-hard core steel. Serrated edges are slow to resharpen, so the hard powder steel core earns its keep here by holding the points of each serration through heavy use. Ice-hardened blade. Sub-zero hardening stabilizes the steel for added hardness and corrosion resistance. Flower Damascus cladding. Stainless layers protect the hard core along the full length of the blade. Honbazuke-finished serrations. Hand finishing gives the serrations a clean bite that starts a cut without slipping on smooth or glazed crusts. D-shaped handle. The traditional Japanese profile gives steady control during long sawing strokes. Each handle’s grain and color are unique.
Best Uses Slicing crusty sourdough, boules and baguettes Slicing brioche, challah and sandwich loaves without tearing Splitting cake layers Slicing ripe tomatoes and citrus Portioning large sandwiches For roasts and fish, where a smooth edge gives a cleaner face, use the Miyabi Black 9.5-inch Sujihiki Slicing Knife. Learn More

Santoku Height with a Rocking Curve The Miyabi Black 7-inch Rocking Santoku combines the tall, compact blade of a santoku with a curved edge that rolls from heel to tip. Cooks trained on Western chef’s knives can keep their rocking technique while gaining a shorter, more maneuverable blade. It suits home cooks and professionals who mince and dice in quantity but find an 8-inch blade more than they need.
Construction and Performance Ultra-hard core steel. A fine-grained powder steel holds a keen edge through the constant board contact of rock-chopping. Ice-hardened blade. Sub-zero hardening stabilizes the steel for added hardness and corrosion resistance. Flower Damascus cladding. Stainless layers protect the hard core and give each blade a distinctive pattern. Curved Honbazuke edge. The three-stage hand-honed edge follows the curve of the blade, keeping the cut even as the knife rocks through herbs and garlic. D-shaped handle. The traditional Japanese profile gives a secure grip through repetitive motion. Each handle’s grain and color are unique.
Best Uses Rock-mincing herbs, garlic and shallots Dicing onions and peppers Slicing vegetables for sautés and stir-fries Slicing boneless chicken and fish Chopping nuts and chocolate Cooks who prefer push-cutting should compare the flatter edge of the Miyabi Black 7-inch Santoku. For more length with the same rocking motion, see the Miyabi Black 8-inch Chef’s Knife. Learn More

Every Miyabi Black Profile, on One Easel The Miyabi Black 10-Piece Magnetic Block Set is for cooks who want the hardest steel among the Miyabi sets we carry, applied to every task from peeling fruit in the hand to portioning a side of salmon. Instead of building a collection one knife at a time, it supplies a matched series with one feel, one maintenance routine and one place to store it.
Why It Works Ultra-hard powder steel core: The core holds a keen edge through long prep sessions, so the knives need sharpening less often than softer steels. CRYODUR ice-hardening: Miyabi’s sub-zero hardening process adds hardness, durability and corrosion resistance. Flower Damascus cladding: Stainless layers protect the hard core and form a rippled pattern that differs on every blade. Honbazuke edge: Each smooth edge is hand-honed in three stages, so the blade enters food with very little resistance. Burl wood handles: Each handle shows its own color and figure, shaped in the traditional D profile with a rounded spine and heel for a comfortable grip. Magnetic easel: The knives stand against the easel instead of sliding into slots, which keeps the Damascus pattern on display and makes each knife easy to pick out.
In the Kitchen Two santoku profiles work alongside the chef’s knife. The smaller santoku is quick for vegetables and herbs, and the rocking santoku suits cooks who rock the blade through garlic and parsley rather than push-cutting. The slicing knife carves roasts and portions fish in long single strokes, and the bread knife saws through crusted loaves. The prep and paring knives cover shallots, trimming and peeling. For the core of the series without the slicer and rocking santoku, see the Miyabi Black 8-Piece Magnetic Knife Block Set. For a slightly softer SG2 core with natural birch handles, compare the Miyabi Birchwood 7-Piece Knife Block Set. Learn More