Misono – Japan’s Oldest Western-Handle Knife Maker

Founded in 1935, Misono began as a small family-owned company making sharp kitchen tools such as vegetable peelers. By the late 1960s, the brand shifted its focus to high-quality kitchen knives and has since become Japan’s oldest maker of Western-handle knives.

Despite its international reputation, Misono remains a boutique-scale workshop with only around 50 craftsmen, producing approximately 150,000 knives per year. Each knife is crafted entirely in-house—nothing is outsourced—allowing for strict quality control and meticulous inspection of every single piece.

Specifications

• Style: Gyuto (All-Purpose Chef’s Knife)

• Edge Length: 210 mm

• Total Length: 330 mm

• Core Steel / Hagane: MV (Molybdenum Vanadium)

• Construction: Mono Steel

• Handle: Black Pakka Wood with Stainless Steel Bolster

• Weight: 156 g

• Thickness at Heel: 2.15 mm

• Height at Heel: 43 mm

• Hardness: 58–59 ± 1 HRC

• Bevel Angle Ratio: 50:50

Free re-sharpening service included with every knife purchased from Upscale Living.

Knife Profile – Gyuto (All-Purpose Knife)

The Gyuto is the Japanese equivalent of a Western chef’s knife, designed for versatile, all-purpose use in both professional kitchens and home cooking.

Part of the Misono MV Series, this blade is forged from Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel, which is highly resistant to rust and discoloration. Its thin blade profile ensures excellent cutting performance, allowing for precise slicing and effortless sharpening over many years of use.

Whether you are a professional chef or an enthusiastic home cook, the Misono MV Gyuto 210 mm combines durability, ease of maintenance, and exceptional sharpness, making it an essential knife for everyday culinary tasks.