Misono 440 Molybdenum Santoku, Gyuto, Petty Knife Set

SKU: HMI-4403
Size: Santoku 7.0" (18cm) / Gyutou 8.2" (21cm) / Petty 4.7" (12cm)
Sku: HMI-4403
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SKU: HMI-4403
Size: Santoku 7.0" (18cm) / Gyutou 8.2" (21cm) / Petty 4.7" (12cm)
Sku: HMI-4403
Note: Please add knife items individually if you like knife services on a specific knife only.
$425.00
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Description

About Misono 440
The Misono 440 line is constructed out of molybdenum steel and a water resistant wooden handle. The amount of chromium is increased from 13% to 16% for the 440 line in order to achieve a longer edge retention than the Misono Molybdenum line. The curve of the water-resistant wood handle is designed to fit comfortably in the user’s hand, making it popular among those who prefer thinner handles. The brand’s famously thin and sharp Japanese knives are hand finished and inspected to ensure the highest quality product.
About Misono

Misono was established in 1935, and the company has been kept a small, exclusively family-owned business for decades. The company began as a kitchen tool blade maker for vegetable peelers.Today Misono is Japan’s oldest Western style knife maker, with only fifty workers producing 150,000 knives a year. While many larger companies send knives to other manufacturers to have specialists make different parts of a knife, Misono produces 100% of their knives in house with extreme attention to detail for quality assurance. Misono’s production process is very similar to

that of traditional Japanese style knives, as they are largely made by hand. Misono ensures a long lasting edge retention for professional use by using hard steel and hand finished sharpening. To guarantee that all Misono knives are of the highest quality, knives do not leave the company without passing several levels of inspections.
Purpose of Santoku, Gyuto & Petty
The santoku, meaning "three virtues", is an all-purpose knife that takes its name from its ability to easily handle meat, fish and vegetables. The high profile of the blade makes the santoku well-suited for smaller kitchen spaces and keeps the knuckles well above the cutting board.
The Gyuto is a versatile chef's knife. It can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables, making it suitable for preparing Western cuisine. Lightweight and thin, Japanese chef knives have a sharper blade and maintain their sharpness longer than most other chef knives.
The petty is a convenient size for delicate work, cutting or peeling small vegetables, fruits and herbs.




- As seen on Forbes: Misono 440, November 2019

Country of Origin:  Japan

Specifications

StyleGyutou, Santoku & Petty
Steel TypeStain-Resistant Steel
Steel Material440 16Cr. Molybdenum
Saya CoverNot Included
Knife Bevel70/30
Handle MaterialComposite Wood
HRC58 - 59

Use

General knife care tips and warnings

  • Never wash knives in the dishwasher
  • Stain-resistant knives are not stainless.
  • Improper care will result in rusting and chipping.
  • Please wipe knives dry after use to prevent rusting.
  • Western style knives sold at KORIN have significantly thinner blades than typical Western knives. Use of honing steels or sharpening machines may result in chipping.
  • We advice all customers to always use sharpening stones to sharpen or hone knives.

For more information, please check our page on sharpening tips.

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