Misen kitchen knife set with chef knife, santoku, paring knife, and shears in white

Mini Knife Set (ACUTO440) - White

$284.00
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Misen kitchen knife set with chef knife, santoku, paring knife, and shears in white
  • Misen kitchen knife set with chef knife, santoku, paring knife, and shears in white
  • Mini Knife Set (ACUTO440) - White
  • Hands chopping fresh parsley on a round wooden cutting board with dill and herbs nearby
  • Misen 3-piece kitchen knife set with white handles – chef, utility, and paring knives
  • Misen kitchen shears with white handles and stainless steel blades
  • Cheese board with brie, blue cheese, aged cheese, pear, cashews, olives, dried apricots, and seeded crackers
  • Misen kitchen knife set with chef knife, santoku, paring knife, and shears in white
  • Mini Knife Set (ACUTO440) - White
  • Hands chopping fresh parsley on a round wooden cutting board with dill and herbs nearby
  • Misen 3-piece kitchen knife set with white handles – chef, utility, and paring knives
  • Misen kitchen shears with white handles and stainless steel blades
  • Cheese board with brie, blue cheese, aged cheese, pear, cashews, olives, dried apricots, and seeded crackers
Mini Knife Set (ACUTO440) - White

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Mini Knife Set (ACUTO440) - White

White Mini ACUTO440 Knife Set

$284.00

Pint-sized knives with big-time performance. Perfect for smaller kitchens or cooks who prefer lighter, more nimble blades.

Color: White
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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 comfortable pinch grip
  • Compact blade sizes for better control in smaller hands or kitchens
  • Micro-serrated shears with a 20° blade angle for clean cuts
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Rust-Proof

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ACUTO440 Steel

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Rockwell 58±2
What’s Inside
Use & Care

Knives

  • 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.

Let Us Handle the Sharpening

Kitchen Shears

  • Hand wash as needed
  • Visit our Help Hub for more on how to use and care for this knife.
Specifications

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

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

Small Kitchen Shears:
Total Length: 7 in. / 177 mm
Total Width: 3.1 in. / 79 mm
Weight: 2.75 oz / 78 g
Materials: Stainless Steel

Steel (Knives): 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

6" Bunka Knife

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

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.

3.5" Paring Knife

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

Kitchen Shears

Micro-serrated blades with a 20° angle for clean cuts through herbs, chicken, pizza, and parchment. Take-apart construction for easy cleaning.

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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White Mini ACUTO440 Knife Set

The Mini Knife Set (ACUTO440) is built for cooks who want big performance from smaller, more nimble blades. It is a smart fit for compact kitchens, tighter prep spaces, or anyone who prefers lighter knives and extra control for everyday slicing, trimming, and detail work.

Both color options share the same lineup and the same ACUTO440 steel, so your choice comes down to aesthetics. This set includes a 6 Bunka Knife, a 5.5 Utility Knife, a 3.3 Paring Knife, plus small kitchen shears. If you are comparing against larger kits, browsing Misen’s premium knife set options can help you decide whether you want a compact core or a broader assortment.

The knives use AICHI ACUTO440 steel, designed for exceptional sharpness and edge retention, with rust resistance that was lab-tested (including 50 days submerged in water and up to 100 dishwasher cycles). For comfort during longer prep sessions, the blades feature an ergonomic rounded spine that supports a comfortable pinch grip. The compact blade sizes are meant to feel more controlled in smaller hands or kitchens, which can make quick tasks like trimming, mincing, and small-board prep feel less cumbersome than full-size blades.

The included shears are micro-serrated with a 20 blade angle for clean cuts, a practical add-on for snipping herbs or handling packaging without reaching for a knife. For shoppers building a small-but-complete setup, pairing this set with other tools from the broader kitchen knives lineup can round out your kit over time while keeping your day-to-day blades lightweight and easy to manage.

Use and care is straightforward: hand wash the knives, dry immediately after use, and sharpen every 4 6 months. The page notes that high-carbon knives may show discoloration after exposure to acidic foods and/or salt, which is cosmetic and different from rust (described as extremely rare). If you want the brand’s full guidance, the Acuto Knives Care page expands on best practices. Your purchase is supported by a 60-Day Test Drive, free returns, and a lifetime warranty against defects.

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Frequently Asked Questions About mini knife sets

What comes in the Mini Knife Set (ACUTO440)?

Inside the set you get three compact knives and a pair of shears: a 6 Bunka Knife, a 5.5 Utility Knife, a 3.3 Paring Knife (all ACUTO440 steel), plus small kitchen shears.

Are these knives dishwasher safe?

The steel is lab-tested for rust resistance and was proven to withstand up to 100 dishwasher cycles, but Misen’s recommended care is to hand wash and dry immediately after use. Following the care guidance helps keep edges and finishes in their best condition.

How often should I sharpen the knives?

Misen recommends sharpening every 4 6 months. Exact timing depends on how often you cook and what you cut, but keeping to that schedule helps maintain the sharpness and edge retention the ACUTO440 steel is designed for.

What is the discoloration note, and is it rust?

The page notes 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 the page says is extremely rare, especially with the set’s rust-resistant steel.

What policies come with this knife set?

This set includes a 60-Day Test Drive, free returns, and a lifetime warranty against defects. These policies let you try the knives at home and keep coverage for manufacturing issues over the long term.