Shun vs Miyabi Knives | The Most In-Depth Comparison EVER (16 Series Compared)

This isn’t just another Shun vs. Miyabi video—it’s a deep dive into 16 different knife series from both brands—from entry-level to premium—to help you determine which blade best fits your needs.

We break down each knife by steel, Rockwell hardness, blade finish, and handle material and then by retail price (as of April 2025), ranging from $130 to $430. Along the way, you’ll see side-by-side comparisons of similar series and learn why specs matter more than brand loyalty.

To wrap it up, we show all the blades on a cutting board so you can see how each one makes contact — and how that affects tap, push, rock, and cross-chopping.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or deep into collecting, this guide is designed to help you make smarter decisions based on how you prep food — not just what’s trending.

👀 Chapters and product links below.

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Shun vs Miyabi Chapters:

00:00 Intro
1:05 What to Expect
05:18 Shun Kanso
07:35 Miyabi Koya & Koh
10:22 Miyabi Evolution
11:56 Shun Classic
13:00 Miyabi Kaizen & Kaizen II
15:48 Shun Premier Trio
17:33 Miyabi Artisan
20:01 Miyabi Mizu
21:32 Shun Narukami
24:42 Shun Nagare, Shiranami & Dual Core
28:17 Miyabi Birchwood
29:37 Miyabi Black
32:01 Kanso on Cutting Board
34:05 Koya & Koh on Cutting Board
35:16 Evolution on Cutting Board
36:18 Classic on Cutting Board
38:07 Kaizen on Cutting Board
39:51 Kaizen II on Cutting Board
41:13 Premier on Cutting Board
43:27 Artisan on Cutting Board
44:39 Mizu on Cutting Board
45:32 Narukami on Cutting Board
47:50 Nagare on Cutting Board
49:01 Shiranami on Cutting Board
50:18 Dual Core Kiritsuke on Cutting Board
51:41 Birchwood on Cutting Board
52:40 Black on Cutting Board
53:54 Which KNIFE is BEST for YOU?

Want to learn about each brand individually?

Shun Series Overview:
   • Shun Knives Series Overview: Classic, Prem...  

Miyabi Series Overview:
   • Miyabi Knives Series Overview: All Lines f...  

Disclaimer: Prices in the video are from 04/2025 and are subject to change at any time based on individual Brand pricing guidelines.