Misono

Founded in 1935, Misono has remained a small family-owned business for decades. The company began by producing kitchen tools like vegetable peelers and started making knives in the late 1960s. Today, Misono is recognized as the oldest Japanese knife maker specializing in Western-style handles.

With only 50 employees, Misono produces about 150,000 knives per year. Every component of the knives is made in-house, ensuring consistent quality, with each knife undergoing rigorous inspections.

The Santoku, or all-purpose knife, is designed to handle a wide variety of kitchen tasks. Known for its versatility, the Santoku is used for slicing, dicing, and mincing, making it a go-to tool in both professional and home kitchens.

Misono produces the 440 Series specifically for culinary professionals who require knives that pass strict quality control standards, have excellent rust resistance, superior cutting performance, and are easy to sharpen.

The knife is made from High 16 Chromium and Molybdenum Stainless Steel (HRc. 58-59), providing better durability, rust resistance, and ease of sharpening compared to standard Molybdenum stainless steel. The full tang construction, along with the water-resistant black Pakka wood handle and stainless steel bolster, ensures strength, balance, and longevity.

Specifications

• Style: Santoku (All-Purpose Knife)

• Edge Length: 180 mm

• Total Length: 310 mm

• Core Steel (Hagane): High 16 Chromium and Molybdenum Stainless Steel

• Construction: MonoSteel

• Handle: Water-resistant black Pakka wood with resin & stainless steel bolster

• Weight: 159 g

• Thickness at the Heel: 18 mm

• Height at the Heel: 44 mm

• Hardness: 58-59 ±1 HRC

• Bevel Ratio: 70/30

• Origin: Made in Japan