Misen 5-piece kitchen knife set with bread, chef, santoku, utility, and paring knives

5-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) - Black

$489.00
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Misen 5-piece kitchen knife set with bread, chef, santoku, utility, and paring knives
  • Misen 5-piece kitchen knife set with bread, chef, santoku, utility, and paring knives
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  • 5-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) - Black
  • Misen 5-piece kitchen knife set with chef, bread, santoku, utility, and paring knives
  • Cheese board with brie, blue cheese, aged cheese, pear, cashews, olives, dried apricots, artisan bread, and honey
  • Misen 5-piece kitchen knife set with bread, chef, santoku, utility, and paring knives
  • Hands slicing yellow bell pepper on white cutting board with fresh vegetables
  • 5-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) - Black
  • Misen 5-piece kitchen knife set with chef, bread, santoku, utility, and paring knives
  • Cheese board with brie, blue cheese, aged cheese, pear, cashews, olives, dried apricots, artisan bread, and honey
5-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) - Black

5-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) - Black

5-Piece ACUTO440 Knife Set in Black

$489.00

The complete core lineup: five knives that cover everything from big prep to fine detail, all built from rust-proof ACUTO440 steel.

Set: 5-Piece
Color: Black
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60-Day Test Drive

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Lifetime Warranty Against Defects

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Features
  • AICHI ACUTO440 steel for exceptional 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 more 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

8" Serrated Knife:
Blade Length: 8.1 in. / 208 mm
Total Length: 13.3 in. / 340 mm
Handle Thickness: 18 mm
Blade Height: 35 mm
Weight: 0.4 lb / 215 g

6" Bunka Knife:
Blade Length: 5.9 in. / 152 mm
Total Length: 11.52 in. / 293 mm
Handle Thickness: 18 mm
Weight: 0.43 lb / 194 g

5.5" Utility Knife:
Blade Length: 5.7 in. / 147 mm
Total Length: 10.4 in. / 265 mm
Handle Thickness: 16 mm
Blade Height: 36 mm
Weight: 0.29 lb / 136 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.

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What’s in the Set

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.

8" Serrated Knife

Wave-style serrations glide through crusts, cakes, and soft produce without crushing or tearing.

5.5" Utility Knife

When a chef's knife feels like overkill and a paring knife isn't quite enough, the utility blade steps in. Great for cheese, citrus, charcuterie, and fish.

6" Bunka Knife

A Japanese-style chef's knife with a precision triangle tip for mincing and detail cuts, plus a straight belly for clean, controlled everyday prep.

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.

Customer Reviews

5-Piece ACUTO440 Knife Set in Black

This ACUTO440 5-piece knife set is designed as a true core lineup: five knives that handle everything from big prep to fine detail, all made from rust-proof ACUTO440 steel. The color options are purely aesthetic, so you can choose the look you want without changing the performance.

What makes this a practical daily-driver set is the coverage: an 8” Chef’s Knife for most prep, a 3.3” Paring Knife for detail work, an 8” Serrated Knife for crusty loaves and delicate produce, a 5.5” Utility Knife for in-between tasks, and a 6” Bunka Knife for precise slicing and controlled tip work. If you have been piecing together individual blades, this is a simple way to round out the essentials, while still staying within one steel and feel. If you want to compare other configurations across the lineup, browse Misen’s knife sets.

All five knives are built from AICHI ACUTO440 steel, chosen for exceptional sharpness and edge retention, and the set is lab-tested for rust resistance (including extended submersion and repeated dishwasher cycles). For comfort, the blades feature an ergonomic rounded spine that is designed to feel better in a pinch grip, which matters when you are chopping for a full meal and want control without hot spots.

For day-to-day care, Misen recommends hand washing and drying immediately after use, plus sharpening every 4 to 6 months. You may see discoloration after exposure to acidic foods or salt, which the product notes is cosmetic and different from rust (which is extremely rare with this steel). If you want the brand’s full, knife-specific guidance, the Acuto Knives Care guide is the best reference for keeping edges and finishes looking their best.

Finally, think about where these knives will live. A five-piece set is easy to keep organized, but good storage helps protect the edges between uses, especially if you are reaching into drawers often. Misen’s knife storage solutions can help you choose a setup that fits your kitchen and your habits. The set also comes with a 60-day test drive, free returns, and a lifetime warranty against defects, which makes it easier to commit to using these knives every day.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5-Piece Knife Sets

What knives are included in the ACUTO440 5-piece set?

This set includes an 8” Chef’s Knife, a 3.3” Paring Knife, an 8” Serrated Knife, a 5.5” Utility Knife, and a 6” Bunka Knife, all in ACUTO440 steel. Together they cover big prep, everyday slicing, and fine detail work.

Is ACUTO440 steel actually rust-proof?

The product notes lab-tested rust resistance, including testing that withstood extended water submersion and repeated dishwasher cycles. For best results, Misen still recommends hand washing and drying immediately after use to keep the knives performing and looking their best.

How often should I sharpen these knives?

Misen recommends sharpening every 4 to 6 months, depending on how often you cook. Regular sharpening helps maintain the sharpness and edge retention the ACUTO440 steel is designed for.

What if the blade shows discoloration after cutting acidic foods?

The page notes that high-carbon knives may show discoloration after exposure to acidic foods and or salt. This is purely cosmetic and is different from rust, which the product says is extremely rare with these knives.

What coverage comes with the set?

This knife set includes a 60-day test drive, free returns, and a lifetime warranty against defects. Those policies are designed to give you time to cook with the knives at home and evaluate the feel, comfort, and performance.