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

5-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) - Red

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

5-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) - Red

5-Piece Rust Proof Knife Set in Red

$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: Red
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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 Rust Proof Knife Set in Red

The 5-Piece Knife Set (ACUTO440) in Red is Misen’s core lineup for everyday prep, built from rust-proof ACUTO440 steel. It’s designed to cover the full range of tasks, from big chopping to fine detail work, while staying comfortable in hand thanks to the ergonomic rounded spine for a pinch grip. If you’re comparing lineups across the store, you can also browse other knife sets to match your cooking style and counter space.

What you get is a practical mix of blade shapes and sizes: an 8” Chef’s Knife, 8” Serrated Knife, 6” Bunka Knife, 5.5” Utility Knife, and 3.3” Paring Knife (all ACUTO440). That combination lets you handle everything from larger prep and slicing to smaller, controlled cuts, without building a drawer full of single-use knives.

Rust resistance is a central focus here. The ACUTO440 steel is lab-tested for rust resistance, proven to withstand 50 days submerged in water and up to 100 dishwasher cycles. At the same time, Misen’s care guidance is straightforward: hand wash, dry immediately after use, and sharpen every 4 to 6 months to keep your knives performing their best.

It’s also normal for high-carbon knives to show 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 this set. For deeper guidance, the ACUTO knives care page walks through best practices.

Planning where they’ll live between meals? Pairing this set with the right organizer helps protect edges and keep your workspace tidy. You can explore knife storage solutions in the catalog if you want a dedicated place for a full set.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ACUTO440 Knife Sets

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

This set includes five ACUTO440 knives: an 8” Chef’s Knife, 8” Serrated Knife, 6” Bunka Knife, 5.5” Utility Knife, and 3.3” Paring Knife. Together, they cover everything from larger prep to more detailed trimming and slicing tasks.

How rust-proof is ACUTO440 steel?

Misen notes that ACUTO440 steel is lab-tested for rust resistance, proven to withstand 50 days submerged in water and up to 100 dishwasher cycles. Rust is described as extremely rare, making this set a strong option for busy, moisture-heavy kitchens.

Are these knives dishwasher safe?

The blades are tested to withstand up to 100 dishwasher cycles for rust resistance, but the recommended care is to hand wash and dry immediately after use. Following the use and care guidance is the simplest way to protect the knives over the long term.

What if I notice discoloration on the blade?

The page notes that high-carbon knives may show discoloration after exposure to acidic foods and or salt. This is purely cosmetic and different from rust. If you want help preventing or removing cosmetic changes, Misen provides additional guidance on its ACUTO care page.

What policies come with this knife set?

This set comes with a 60-Day Test Drive, a lifetime warranty against defects, and free returns. If you’d rather not sharpen at home, Misen also offers Mail-In Knife Sharpening for any knife, with free shipping and a per-knife fee.