Can You Name These
7 Classic Knife Cuts?
Can You Name These
7 Classic Knife Cuts?
Can You Name These
7 Classic Knife Cuts?
Why Are Good Knives So Expensive?
While working at Fresh Direct — immersed in a culture that loved cooking and food as a new chef — Misen founder Omar Rada quickly realized that good, quality kitchen tools truly made a difference in his food.
“My previous knife had been pretty mediocre, so a quality one was a revelation. It allowed me to be more versatile and creative in the kitchen. And it was so much fun to use.”
When Omar tried to replace a high-quality $300 pan that a friend had lost, he was blown away by the price tags for quality kitchen tools. After some research he realized that most high-end cooking tools come with a serious price markup, and shouldn’t actually cost as much as they do.
So, Misen was born. With a passion for good cooking, we're on a mission to create premium cooking essentials for honest and affordable prices.
The Single Most Important Tool in Your Kitchen
Virtually every chef agrees that a sharp, well-balanced Chef's Knife is the essential workhorse for any kitchen.
Unlike a cheaper knife, a high-quality knife will stay sharper longer, allow you to cut through anything in the kitchen with ease, last a lifetime, and in general, make cooking easier and more fun.
Point is, it's a piece worth investing in. The problem has been the astronomical price tag that comes with a great one. Until now.
The Importance of a Great Knife
See for yourself why Misen is first in its class.
What Makes a Great Knife?
A great knife should feel good in your hand, stay sharp, and hold up over time to the rigors of your kitchen. Simple, right? But behind these deceptively simple concepts are centuries of tradition, technology, design, and craft.
The knife world is split into two major players: German steel, known for its toughness and durability; and Japanese steel, known for its razor-sharp edge. Rather than pick a side, we opted to cherry pick the best qualities from each to create the ultimate hybrid.
The end result? A knife that stays incredibly sharp, but will also remain durable over the long haul.
The Perfect Balance
Choosing the right steel is a delicate balancing act: too much hardness creates a brittle knife, while too little means a blade will dull fast.
With 2x the carbon content of steel used by some competitors, the AUS-10 steel in our Chef’s Knife is the perfect sweet spot that’ll keep your knife strong and sharp over time.
The Chef’s Knife is made with AICHI AUS-10 steel, which offers an even better balance between lasting sharpness and durability and 2x the carbon content of other “premium” knives.
Our unique sloped bolster pulls double duty: the sloped shape encourages a proper “pinch grip” for comfort and control, while the bolster’s placement creates better access to the full length of the blade.
While most Western-style knives have edge angles of 25 degrees, we use more acute 15 degree angles for a noticeably sharper cutting face.
Misen knives are made with AICHI steel, offering a great balance of sharp edge retention and durability, with 60% more carbon content than other “premium” knives.
Our knives incorporates a sloped bolster that travels gradually onto the blade face and encourages a proper "pinch grip" for better comfort and control.
While most Western-style knives have edge angles of 25 degrees, we use more acute 15 degree angles for a noticeably sharper cutting face.
Handcrafted Down to the Smallest Detail
We spent four years developing this knife because every little detail matters. And partly because we’re a bit insane.
At every step along the way, our knife was hand-tested and refined by professional chefs, avid home cooks, product designers, and people who’ve never even held a knife before. We painstakingly went through 37 different prototypes until we knew we had the perfect knife.
The final result? A knife that’s a pleasure to hold, easy to maneuver, sharp enough to plow through even the toughest foods, and a blade that stays sharper longer.
We Could Charge A Lot, But We’d Prefer Not To.
We could easily charge $150 for a knife like some other companies based on the quality and design. But $65 is fair.
By partnering closely with our factories and selling directly to you online, we’re able to offer incredible cookware at wholesale pricing. Better materials, lower price. It’s a simple maxim that we take seriously at Misen.
Aren't high-end knives hard to care for?
Some are, but not Misen’s. Our hybrid design and premium AUS-10 Japanese steel is known for its durability and ability to hold a sharp edge. That means less maintenance for you.
Don't Take Our Word For It
14,000 Backers
1.1 Million Dollars Raised
Serious Eats Called Misen:
"The Holy Grail of knives"
No Risk, All Reward.
We're confident this is the best knife you'll ever own for a price that'll make you feel savvy as hell. But we understand you may be skeptical. So give it a try. Worry-free.
LIFETIME GUARANTEE
If anything ever happens to your knife, we'll replace it for the rest of your life.
60-DAY TEST DRIVE
Try it out. Cut everything you can. If you're still not happy, just send it back.
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