Care for a Lifetime of Use
Our knives are easy to care for and built for a lifetime. But a few tips & tricks will keep them at their best.
Use Your Knife Properly & Safely
Keep Your Knives Clean & Dry
Store them Safely
Sharpen & Hone When Needed
Care for a Lifetime of Use
Our knives are easy to care for and built for a lifetime. But a few tips & tricks will keep them at their best.
Use Your Knife Properly & Safely
Keep Your Knives Clean & Dry
Store them Safely
Sharpen & Hone When Needed
The duo technique that enables you to cut almost anything safely and comfortably.
The Pinch Grip: The professional grip that gives you greater knife control and cutting performance.
1.Pinch along the knife’s bolster with your thumb and forefinger.
2.Wrap your remaining three fingers around the knife’s handle.
The Claw: The best way to keep your fingertips safe from the blade and guide your cuts.
1.Curl the fingertips of your non-cutting hand under your knuckles into a claw-like shape.
2.Keeping that shape, set your fingertips on the food you’re cutting and let your knuckles guide your knife’s slices while your fingertips stay out of the blade’s path.
Need more help? Watch our instructional video.
The Pinch Grip: The professional grip that gives you greater knife control and cutting performance.
1.Pinch along the knife’s bolster with your thumb and forefinger.
2.Wrap your remaining three fingers around the knife’s handle.
The Claw: The best way to keep your fingertips safe from the blade and guide your cuts.
1.Curl the fingertips of your non-cutting hand under your knuckles into a claw-like shape.
2.Keeping that shape, set your fingertips on the food you’re cutting and let your knuckles guide your knife’s slices while your fingertips stay out of the blade’s path.
Need more help? Watch our instructional video.
DO hand wash your knives only.
DO dry them immediately after washing.
DON’T put them in the dishwasher or let them soak.
Though our knives are made with high quality stainless steel, that doesn’t mean they’re immune to rust. The bottom line? Keep them clean and dry when not in use.
Proper storage helps protect you and your blades. Misen offers three thoughtfully-designed, elegant knife storage solutions. Regardless of your kitchen size, storage setup, or personal style, we have something that works.
Check out our Knife Block, Magnetic Knife Strip, and In-Drawer Knife Storage to find the solution for you.
Sharpening: Cutting a new, sharp edge.
When you sharpen a knife, you’re removing a bit of steel to cut an entirely new edge onto your blade.
A quality sharpening stone — we’ve got one — is our recommended tool for sharpening your knives. How frequently to sharpen will depend on your use, but we suggest at least twice a year.
Check out our step-by-step sharpening instruction video.
Honing: Re-straightening a blade edge.
Honing re-straightens a knife’s edge, and is also an important way to maintain your knives. Every knife edge is made up of super tiny serrations (even if the knife isn’t serrated!). After a few uses, these bend out of shape and make the blade feel duller. Honing will straighten these little “teeth” out and keep your knife cutting well between sharpenings.
We recommend honing your knife after every few uses. Watch our handy video to learn how to hone (it’s very easy!).
DO hand wash your knives only.
DO dry them immediately after washing.
DON’T put them in the dishwasher or let them soak.
Though our knives are made with high carbon stainless steel, that doesn’t mean they’re immune to rust. The bottom line? Keep them clean and dry when not in use.
Proper storage helps protect you and your blades. Misen offers three thoughtfully-designed, elegant knife storage solutions. Regardless of your kitchen size, storage setup, or personal style, we have something that works.
Check out our Knife Block, Magnetic Knife Strip, and In-Drawer Knife Storage to find the solution for you.
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Sharpening: Cutting a new, sharp edge.
When you sharpen a knife, you’re removing a bit of steel to cut an entirely new edge onto your blade.
A quality sharpening stone is our recommended tool for sharpening your knives. How frequently to sharpen will depend on your use, but we suggest at least twice a year.
Check out our step-by-step sharpening instruction video.
Honing: Re-straightening a blade edge.
Honing re-straightens a knife’s edge, and is also an important way to maintain your knives. Every knife edge is made up of super tiny serrations (even if the knife isn’t serrated!). After a few uses, these bend out of shape and make the blade feel duller. Honing will straighten these little “teeth” out and keep your knife cutting well between sharpenings.
We recommend honing your knife after every few uses. Watch our handy video to learn how to hone (it’s very easy!).
Dry Immediately After Use
Hand-wash Only
Dry Immediately After Use
Hand-wash Only
That really depends on how often your knives are used and how they’re cared for but, at a minimum, we suggest sharpening your knives 2 - 3 times a year. In addition, you should hone your knives after every 2 - 4 uses.
We recommend using Japanese water stones to sharpen your knives. They can have a bit of a learning curve, but in our experience, there is no better way to get a sharp knife without removing too much steel. Check out our step-by-step sharpening instruction video.
Alternatively, we offer Mail-In Knife Sharpening starting at $11/Knife.
That really depends on how often your knives are used and how they’re cared for but, at a minimum, we suggest sharpening your knives 2 - 3 times a year. In addition, you should hone your knives after every 2 - 4 uses.
We recommend using Japanese water stones to sharpen your knives. They can have a bit of a learning curve, but in our experience, there is no better way to get a sharp knife without removing too much steel. We offer our very own Sharpening Stones. Check out our step-by-step sharpening instruction video.
Alternatively, we offer Mail-In Knife Sharpening starting at $11/Knife.
Misen's comprehensive knife care guide is designed to help you maintain the optimal performance of your Misen knives for a lifetime. Implementing the right techniques and habits not only keeps your knives in top condition but also ensures a safe and efficient cooking experience. Discover the best practices for using your knife properly and safely, cleaning and drying your knives, storing them securely, and sharpening and honing when needed. Learn the professional Pinch & Claw techniques to enhance control and safety during cutting, along with proper hand-washing and immediate drying methods to prevent damage. Explore Misen's elegantly designed knife storage solutions and recommendations for sharpening tools, honing frequency, and cutting board materials. By following these guidelines, you can be confident that your Misen knives will serve you well throughout your culinary journey.
Misen's comprehensive knife care guide is designed to help you maintain the optimal performance of your Misen knives for a lifetime. Implementing the right techniques and habits not only keeps your knives in top condition but also ensures a safe and efficient cooking experience. Discover the best practices for using your knife properly and safely, cleaning and drying your knives, storing them securely, and sharpening and honing when needed. Learn the professional Pinch & Claw techniques to enhance control and safety during cutting, along with proper hand-washing and immediate drying methods to prevent damage. Explore Misen's elegantly designed knife storage solutions and recommendations for sharpening tools, honing frequency, and cutting board materials. By following these guidelines, you can be confident that your Misen knives will serve you well throughout your culinary journey.
