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

2-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) - Red

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

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2-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) - Red

2-Piece ACUTO440 Knife Set in Red

$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: Red
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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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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    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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2-Piece ACUTO440 Knife Set in Red

This red 2‑Piece ACUTO440 Knife Set is built around the two blades most home cooks reach for daily: an 8” chef’s knife for general prep and a 3.3” paring knife for smaller, precise tasks. Both are made with razor‑sharp, rust‑proof ACUTO440 steel, and the set is designed to make cooking easier with a comfortable pinch grip and reliable performance across all chop styles.

What you are really choosing here is the everyday pairing itself: the chef’s knife covers the bulk of meal prep (slicing, chopping, and general board work), while the paring knife handles detail work like trimming, peeling, and smaller cuts. If you are building a streamlined setup, this is a practical starting point before moving up to larger configurations in the knife sets lineup.

ACUTO440 is positioned for pro-level sharpness and edge retention, and the rust resistance is lab-tested, proven to withstand 50 days submerged in water and up to 100 dishwasher cycles. That said, the brand’s own care guidance for this set is still simple and conservative: hand wash, dry immediately after use, and sharpen every 4 to 6 months. For the full routine and best practices, see Acuto Knives Care.

One useful detail for comfort is the ergonomic rounded spine, designed to support a pinch grip, a common way to hold a chef’s knife for control during prep. If you are shopping beyond sets and want to compare individual blade styles first, the kitchen knives collection can help you map out what you would add next.

Finally, a quick note on appearance over time: Misen flags that high-carbon knives may show discoloration after exposure to acidic foods and or salt. This is described as purely cosmetic and different from rust, which is extremely rare. The set also comes with a 60-day test drive, a lifetime warranty against defects, and free returns, which can make it easier to commit to an everyday two-knife kit.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ACUTO440 knife sets

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

This set includes two knives: an 8” Chef’s Knife (ACUTO440) and a 3.3” Paring Knife (ACUTO440). It is designed around the two blades most cooks reach for every day, covering both larger prep and smaller, more precise tasks.

How rust-resistant are these ACUTO440 knives?

Misen states the knives are made from rust-proof ACUTO440 steel, with lab-tested rust resistance. The testing cited on the page includes withstanding 50 days submerged in water and up to 100 dishwasher cycles.

What is the recommended cleaning and maintenance routine?

The on-page care guidance is to hand wash the knives and dry immediately after use. Misen also recommends sharpening every 4 to 6 months to keep the edge performing well with regular cooking and prep.

Why might the blade show discoloration, and is that rust?

The page notes that high-carbon knives may show discoloration after exposure to acidic foods and or salt. It is described as purely cosmetic and different from rust, which Misen says is extremely rare for these knives.