Misen chef's knife and paring knife set with black handles

2-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) - Black

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  • Misen chef's knife and paring knife set with black handles
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  • 2-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) - Black
  • Misen chef's knife and paring knife set with black handles
  • Misen chef's knife with blue handle cutting homemade Detroit-style pizza on wooden board
2-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) - Black

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2-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) - Black

ACUTO440 2-Piece Knife Set With Black Handles

$184.00

The two knives you’ll reach for every day, made of razor-sharp, rust-proof ACUTO440 steel built to make cooking easier.

Set: 2-Piece
Color: Black
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Features
  • AICHI ACUTO440 steel for pro-level sharpness and edge retention
  • Lab-tested rust resistance proven to withstand 50 days submerged in water and up to 100 dishwasher cycles.
  • Ergonomic rounded spine for a comfortable pinch grip
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Rust-Proof

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ACUTO440 Steel

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All Chop Styles
What’s Inside
Use & Care
  • Hand wash
  • Dry immediately after use
  • Sharpen every 4–6 months
  • Heads up: High-carbon knives may show discoloration after exposure to acidic foods and/or salt. This is purely cosmetic and different from rust, which is extremely rare.
  • Visit our Help Hub for more on how to use and care for this knife.

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Specifications

8" Chef's Knife:
Blade Length: 8.26 in. / 210 mm
Total Length: 13.5 in. / 345 mm
Handle Thickness: 18 mm
Blade Height: 49 mm
Weight: 0.5 lb / 230 g

3.3" Paring Knife:
Blade Length: 3.3 in. / 85 mm
Total Length: 7.6 in. / 195 mm
Weight: 0.18 lb / 84 g

Steel: AICHI ACUTO 440 (Japan)
HRC: 58±2
Country of Production: PRC
Warranty

All Misen products come with a lifetime warranty against defects. Misen will replace any defective products. Learn more about our warranty policy here and what's covered.

Pair it with

Why It’s Great

8" Chef's Knife

Your go-to for everyday prep. The hybrid blade handles rocking, chopping, drawing, and slicing, from herbs to a whole chicken.

3.5" Paring Knife

Your off-the-board knife built for handheld precision tasks like hulling strawberries, slicing peaches, and peeling just about anything.

Better Together

Together, they can handle just about any task your kitchen throws at you. If you only get two knives, make it these.

Basically a Navy Seal

Rust-proof after 100 dishwasher cycles.

Because it’s got more chromium than standard high-carbon stainless, ACUTO440's rust resistance is a lab result, not a marketing claim.
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Works Harder, Stays Sharper

Holds a razor edge through heavy prep.

At 58±2 HRC, ACUTO440 has incredible edge retention without brittleness. That means you can put off sharpening it for longer.

Questions?

What are Misen’s ACUTO440 Knives made of?

Our ACUTO440 Knives are made with AICHI ACUTO440, an exceptionally corrosion-resistant Japanese high-carbon stainless steel. AICHI ACUTO440 is rust-proof, incredibly durable, and has excellent edge retention. What that means for you: less time cleaning and sharpening, more cooking.
What’s the difference between Misen’s ACUTO440 Knives and classic knives?

All of our knives are made from high-carbon stainless steel, which is what gives them their razor-sharpness and excellent edge retention. However, our ACUTO440 Knives have a much higher chromium content (about 18%), which makes them significantly more corrosion (aka rust) resistant.

Our ACUTO440 Knives also feature a rounded spine and heel (the back of the knife where the blade meets the bolster), creating a more comfortable grip over long prep sessions.
How are Misen’s ACUTO440 Knives different from other high-carbon knives?

We wanted our ACUTO440 Knives to be high-performance tools that you could still leave in the sink overnight if you needed to. That’s why our ACUTO440 Knives are made with AICHI ACUTO440, a Japanese high-carbon stainless steel that is more durable and easier to care for than other high-carbon knives, which are prone to rusting and/or chipping without proper care.
What do you mean by rust-proof?

Our ACUTO440 Knives are made with AICHI ACUTO440 steel, an exceptionally corrosion-resistant Japanese high-carbon stainless steel. Our knives have been lab-certified to withstand up to 100 dishwasher cycles, as well as 50 days of being submerged in water, without showing any signs of rust.
Can I put Misen’s ACUTO440 Knives in the dishwasher?

While our ACUTO440 Knives have been lab-certified to withstand up to 100 dishwasher cycles without showing any signs of rust, we generally recommend hand washing all of your Misen knives. Because our knives are extremely sharp, when they get jostled around in the dishwasher, the blade can cut through the soft materials that make up your dishwasher racks. Dishwashing can also damage your knives if the blade edge bangs against hard objects like flatware or pots and pans during the washing cycle.
How often should I sharpen my knives?

Whenever you start to notice your knife is slicing and dicing a little less crisply than usual, it’s time to sharpen. Although our ACUTO440 Knives can go long periods between sharpenings, we generally recommend getting them sharpened about twice a year for best performance. We also recommend regularly using a honing rod between sharpenings to keep your knife edge in good shape.
My blade has discoloration and/or staining. What is this?

While our ACUTO440 Knives are rust-proof, all high-carbon knives can experience some discoloration and/or staining with prolonged exposure to acidic foods and/or salt. This is purely cosmetic and is not the same as rust.

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  • Marcus W.
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    I recommend this product
    Product Standouts sharp, easy-to-use, good balance, comfortable handle, nice weight
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Great Knife Set

    This is my first set of high quality kitchen knives and I love them! Very sharp and comfortable to use!

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  • Susan F.
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    I recommend this product
    Product Standouts good balance, nice weight, comfortable handle, sharp, well-priced
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Sweet

    Super sweet! After using sub-standard blades for too long….its so sweet to have a great culinary tool…(tools!) we bought 4!

    Great deal!

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  • Robert H.
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    I recommend this product
    Product Standouts sharp, good balance, comfortable handle, nice weight
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Nice

    Well made

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  • Kyle K.
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    6 months ago
    Nice Addition

    Just what I ordered. They came sharp. My wife cut herself the first use. I think she’ll stop using her palm as a cutting board now.

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  • Jon S.
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    I recommend this product
    Product Standouts sharp, easy-to-use, good balance, sleek design, comfortable handle
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 months ago
    New 2.0 knife set.

    Really great build and balance with clean and effortless cuts.

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ACUTO440 2-Piece Knife Set With Black Handles

The 2-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) in Black is built around the two blades most cooks use the most: an 8-inch chef’s knife for everyday prep and a 3.3-inch paring knife for smaller, more precise tasks. Both are forged from razor-sharp, rust-proof ACUTO440 steel, with features like an ergonomic rounded spine designed to support a comfortable pinch grip while you work.

If you’re comparing options across the site, this set sits in the broader lineup of knife sets, and it’s an easy way to cover the basics without moving up to larger multi-knife bundles. Prefer to build your own lineup piece by piece? Browsing the full kitchen knives collection can help you match blade styles to how you cook.

Performance-wise, ACUTO440 steel is positioned for pro-level sharpness and edge retention, plus rust resistance that’s been lab-tested to withstand 50 days submerged in water and up to 100 dishwasher cycles. Even with that durability, the brand’s care guidance for best results is still straightforward: hand wash, dry immediately after use, and sharpen about every 4 to 6 months to keep the edge performing the way it should.

Use the chef’s knife for the bulk of cutting board prep, and reach for the paring knife when you need more control on smaller ingredients or detail work. Since this is a high-carbon knife, you may see discoloration after exposure to acidic foods and or salt. The page notes this is purely cosmetic and different from rust, which is extremely rare.

For deeper cleaning and maintenance details, the Acuto Knives Care page is the best reference. You also get practical purchase protections listed on the product page: a 60-day test drive, a lifetime warranty against defects, and free returns.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ACUTO440 Knife Sets

What knives are included in the ACUTO440 2-piece set?

This set includes two knives: an 8-inch chef’s knife (ACUTO440) and a 3.3-inch paring knife (ACUTO440). The chef’s knife is the primary all-purpose blade for prep, while the paring knife is meant for smaller ingredients and more detailed work.

What steel are these knives made from?

Both knives are made from ACUTO440 steel. The product page describes it as razor-sharp and rust-proof, and it’s called out for pro-level sharpness and edge retention. This is the defining material feature of the set.

How rust-resistant is ACUTO440 steel according to the product page?

Misen states the rust resistance is lab-tested and proven to withstand 50 days submerged in water and up to 100 dishwasher cycles. Those tests are listed under Features on the product page as evidence of the steel’s rust resistance.

What are the recommended cleaning and sharpening steps?

The Use & Care guidance on the page recommends hand washing and drying immediately after use. It also suggests sharpening every 4 to 6 months. Following those steps helps maintain performance and aligns with the brand’s care instructions for this set.

Is discoloration on a high-carbon knife the same as rust?

No. The page notes that high-carbon knives may show discoloration after exposure to acidic foods and or salt, and it specifies that this is purely cosmetic. It also distinguishes that from rust, which the page says is extremely rare for these knives.