Misen santoku chef's knife with blue handle and stainless steel blade

8" Santoku Knife (AUS-10) - Final Sale - Classic Blue

Classic Blue

$49.00 $99.00

8" Santoku Knife (AUS-10) - Final Sale - Classic Blue

Final Sale

989 Reviews

8" Santoku Knife (AUS-10) - Final Sale - Classic Blue

$49.00 $99.00

A Japanese-style all-purpose knife with a straighter edge Ideal for fast, precise chopping and slicing.

FINAL SALE — Cannot combine with other discounts. No returns or exchanges. Items marked as Final Sale are ineligible for refunds after the order has shipped. For more information on our return policy, please visit our Help Hub.

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Lifetime Warranty Against Defects

AUS-10 Japanese steel for exceptional sharpness and edge retention
Straight blade shape for efficient up-and-down chopping
Ergonomic sloped bolster for a natural, comfortable grip
Durable POM handle for strength, comfort, and hygiene

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AUS-10 Steel

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Up & Down Chop

Rockwell 58±2

Hand wash
Dry immediately after use
Sharpen every 4–6 months
Visit our Help Hub for more on how to use and care for this knife.

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Mail-In Knife Sharpening (on any knife)
Free shipping, starting at $11 per knife.

Blade Length: 7.5 in. / 190 mm
Total Length: 13 in. / 330 mm
Weight: 0.5 lb / 230 g
Steel: AICHI AUS-10 (Japan)
HRC: 58±2
Grind & Edge: 50/50 Symmetrical, 15° per side
Handle Material: Polyoxymethylene
Country of Production: PRC

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

An Ode to Japanese Steel

Higher-carbon steel for a longer lasting edge.

Japanese AUS-10 steel has higher carbon than German steel, so you can sharpen less often and cut more easily.

Misen chef's knife dicing a red onion on a wooden cutting board

Misen chef's knife with blue G10 handle held in pinch grip

Get a Grip

Bolsters that help you hold'em right.

The curved heel guides your fingers into a comfortable pinch grip and away from the blade, making every cut safer.

Questions?

It really depends on how often you use the knife, and what items you’re cutting. When tested in the rigors of a professional kitchen, the Misen knife outperformed brands that cost 30-50% more. However, no knife — including Misen’s — will stay sharp forever. When the blade starts to dull, we’ll have our expert sharpeners bring it back to its original glory for you, starting at $11/knife.

Misen high-end knives are extremely easy to care for. Avoid the dishwasher, wash and dry after use, and you’ll never have an issue with your knife.

We craft our Chef’s Knife with premium Japanese AUS-10 high-carbon stainless steel for two main reasons. First, it’s a steel that offers an excellent balance between toughness, durability, and razor sharpness. Second, it has 2x the carbon content of some other “premium” brands, which helps the edge stay noticeably sharper for a longer time.

Most knives cost so much because of traditional retail markups and other fees. You’d be shocked to know how little many well-known “premium” knives actually cost to make. By partnering closely with our factories and selling directly to you online, we’re able to offer an incredible knife at wholesale pricing with absolutely zero markups. Better materials, lower price.

The single most important tool in your kitchen is the chef’s knife — it’s the workhorse you reach for most often. Investing in one great knife now will change your cooking for life. We actually designed our chef’s knife to replace entire knife sets; with a 15º blade angle and hybrid Japanese/German design, this knife can do 99% of your kitchen cutting.

But if you’re interested in a set, we offer 3- and 5-piece sets including our other knives — including Paring, Serrated, Santoku, and Utility — in addition to the Chef’s Knife.

We’re 100% confident you’ll love your Misen knife. Confident enough to give you a 60-day in-home trial. If for any reason you’re not satisfied, just send it back for a full refund. All Misen knives come with a lifetime warranty against defects. We will replace any defective knives.

Customer Reviews

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

Based on 989 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 920 Total 4 star reviews: 60 Total 3 star reviews: 8 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0

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Forrest C.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent knife.
It’s fits well in the hand, is super sharp, and performed flawlessly.
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Patricia A.
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I recommend this product
Product Standouts sharp, good balance, comfortable handle, premium materials
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 days ago
Misen Santos Knife
I am so glad I ordered this knife. It is the perfect size and handles chopping and slicing effortlessly. I highly recommend this knife.
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Ed W.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 days ago
excellent Santoku knife.
The 8 inch Santoku knife is a great kitchen knife. Extremely sharp, good heft, well balanced. Makes cutting chores easy.
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Eric W.
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I recommend this product
Product Standouts sharp, easy-to-use, good balance, nice weight, premium materials
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
Great Price for Great Knife
The missing size from my other purchases.
Time to complete the set!
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Don B.
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I recommend this product
Product Standouts sharp, easy-to-use, good balance, nice weight, comfortable handle
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
Great knife. Bigger than I wanted.
Misen knives are terrific. I own several, and happily ordered this one on sale. It is larger than I expected, so I put it away to gift it to a special person. That is when I discovered I had a smaller version in my overflow drawer. Wow! I started using the smaller Misen Santoku, and have been wondering why I ever stored it instead of hanging in on my everyday-use magnetic strip. Again, Misen knives are terrific.
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The Misen 8" Santoku Knife is built around a Japanese-style blade with a straighter edge than a traditional chef's knife, making it especially well-suited for the fast, precise chopping and slicing that defines vegetable prep, proteins, and herbs. Forged from AUS-10 Japanese steel, it delivers the kind of edge retention that home cooks notice after months of regular use — not just the first few cuts.

The Classic Blue handle gives it a distinctive look without compromising balance or grip. If you prefer a different colorway, the same knife is available in Gray and White at the same price. To keep it safely stored and within reach, pairing it with the 9-Piece Modular Knife Storage Set in Blue is a natural fit. All Misen knives come with a lifetime warranty against defects, so this is a tool you can depend on for the long haul.