Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife

Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife

$194.00
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Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife
  • Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife
  • Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife
  • Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife
  • Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife
  • Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife
  • Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife
  • Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife
  • Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife
  • Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife
  • Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife
  • Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife
  • Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife
Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife
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Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife

Misen Chef's Knife - 8" Black ACUTO

$194.00

Our razor-sharp, rust-proof Chef’s Knife, now with a limited-edition design by British artist Shantell Martin.

*Excluded from select discounts. All sales are final. U.S. shipping only.
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Features
  • AICHI ACUTO440 Japanese 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.
  • Hybrid blade shape for rocking, chopping, drawing, and slicing
  • Ergonomic rounded spine and bolster for a more comfortable pinch grip
  • Limited-edition blade design by British artist Shantell Martin

A Note From Shantell
"I'm particular about my pens. Not precious, just particular. The right tool matters, it changes how the line moves, how honest it feels. I think anyone who loves being in the kitchen understands that same thing: the right knife in your hand changes how you cook, how you show up for the people you're feeding."
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Rust-Proof
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ACUTO440 Steel
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All Chop Styles
Use & Care
  • 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
Specifications

Blade Length: 8.26 in. / 210 mm
Total Length: 13.5 in. / 345 mm
Handle Thickness: 18 mm
Blade Height: 49 mm
Weight: 0.5 lb / 230 g
Steel: AICHI ACUTO 440 (Japan)
HRC: 58±2
Grind & Edge: 50/50 Symmetrical, 14° per side
Handle Material: Polyoxymethylene
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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Why It’s Great

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Rock It. Chop It. Draw It. Slice It.

Four cutting techniques, one blade. The hybrid shape was designed for all of them.
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From Herbs to a Whole Chicken

The 8" hybrid blade is sized to handle the full range of everyday kitchen tasks without switching knives.
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The Spine and Bolster Make It Easy

Rounded and ergonomic, they reduce pinch-grip finger pressure so you’ll stay comfy over long prep sessions.

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.

Customer Reviews

Misen x Shantell Martin 8" ACUTO440 Chef’s Knife

The Misen x Shantell Martin 8” Chef’s Knife is a limited-edition chef’s knife with an original blade design by British artist Shantell Martin. Under the artwork, it stays focused on everyday prep with AICHI ACUTO440 Japanese steel, described on the page as razor-sharp and rust-proof for real kitchen use.

This 8-inch hybrid blade shape is built for multiple cutting motions: rocking, chopping, drawing, and slicing. The page calls out the goal clearly, one knife that can cover prep from herbs and vegetables through bigger tasks like a whole chicken, without switching knives mid-recipe.

Comfort is also a defined part of the design. The knife includes an ergonomic rounded spine and bolster, intended to make a pinch grip feel better during longer prep sessions. For shoppers who like to compare sizing, the specifications list an 8.26 in (210 mm) blade length, 13.5 in (345 mm) total length, and 0.5 lb (230 g) weight.

Rust resistance is backed by lab testing on the product page: up to 50 days submerged in water and up to 100 dishwasher cycles without signs of rust. The page still recommends hand washing, since an extremely sharp blade can get knocked into racks or other items in the dishwasher, and drying immediately after use is part of the listed care.

To keep the edge performing, the page suggests sharpening every 4 to 6 months, plus it offers a Mail-In Knife Sharpening service for any knife. For more options in the same category, browse Single Knives, or see the full kitchen knives collection. This item is marked Final Sale and Non-Expedited on the page, and it notes U.S. shipping only.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chef’s Knives

What steel is used for the blade?

The page lists the steel as AICHI ACUTO440 (Japan). It is described as an exceptionally corrosion-resistant Japanese high-carbon stainless steel chosen for sharpness and edge retention.

What does “rust-proof” mean on this product page?

Rust-proof is defined with lab testing on the page. It states the knife has been certified to withstand up to 50 days submerged in water and up to 100 dishwasher cycles without showing signs of rust.

What cutting styles is the 8” hybrid chef’s knife meant to handle?

The features section lists a hybrid blade shape intended for rocking, chopping, drawing, and slicing. The page positions it as an all-around chef’s knife that can cover a wide range of everyday prep tasks.

What care routine does the page recommend?

The Use & Care notes say to hand wash and dry immediately after use, then sharpen every 4 to 6 months. The page also warns that high-carbon knives can show cosmetic discoloration after exposure to acidic foods and or salt.

Does it include a warranty?

Yes. The page states all products come with a lifetime warranty against defects, and that defective products will be replaced.