Misen chef's knife with fish etching and blue handle

Misen x Walker Noble Studios 8" Chef's Knife

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$194.00
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Misen x Walker Noble Studios 8" Chef's Knife

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Misen x Walker Noble Studios 8" Chef's Knife

8" ACUTO440 Chef Knife by Walker Noble

$194.00

Our rust-proof Chef’s Knife with limited-edition designs by Portland, OR-based Walker Noble Studios, inspired by a few of his favorite foods.

Design: Fish

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Lifetime Warranty Against Defects
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 designs include mushrooms, carrot, or fish 

A Note From Walker
“This collaboration came from a real place, since my wife DiDi and I wanted to partner with a brand we actually use. Misen’s knives are the real deal: solid, balanced, built to last. The designs are inspired by the meals we come back to again and again—simple, familiar, and worth slowing down for.”
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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.

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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 Knife products come with a lifetime warranty against defects. For all products, we will replace any defective knives. 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 50 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 50 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.

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  • Samantha S.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    21 hours ago
    Very good knife

    I am a prep chef and this knife has held up great. the pattern on it hasn’t faded I use it for multiple hours straight a shift and the back of the blade being rounded (not sure if they advertise that) really helps it not dig into your pointer finger and cause blistering (also the fact it’s so sharp helps as well) very comfortable knife to use and has made my job a lot easier.

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  • Shannon R.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Best quality knives

    This knife thrilled me particularly bc of the fish graphic! I'm already a huge Misen fan, this one was a gift for my best friend, who is a lifelong fisherman and executive chef/restaurant owner. Very literally the perfect gift!

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  • J L. B.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Carrot Knife

    Great knife handles well very sharp. I love the carrot design it makes me smile.

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8" ACUTO440 Chef Knife by Walker Noble

Misen x Walker Noble Studios 8" Chef's Knife pairs Misen's rust-proof Chef's Knife with limited-edition illustrations from Portland, OR-based Walker Noble Studios, inspired by a few of his favorite foods. It is built from AICHI ACUTO440 Japanese steel for exceptional sharpness and edge retention, and the blade shape is designed to handle the everyday mix of rocking, chopping, drawing, and slicing that makes an 8-inch chef's knife the mainstay of most kitchens.

If you are choosing between the Fish, Mushroom, and Carrot designs, the difference is purely visual. Each option uses the same steel, the same hybrid blade shape, and the same comfort-focused details like the ergonomic rounded spine and bolster for an easier pinch grip. Pick the illustration you will enjoy reaching for, then expect the same cutting performance regardless of the artwork.

Rust resistance is a core part of what makes this knife easy to live with. The page notes lab-tested rust resistance proven to withstand 50 days submerged in water and up to 100 dishwasher cycles (though Misen still recommends hand washing). For many cooks, that combination means less worry about the occasional missed rinse, while still getting a razor-sharp edge designed to hold up through regular prep.

To build a kit around it, browse other blades in Single Knives, or zoom out to the full kitchen knives lineup if you are comparing profiles and use cases. For storage and day-to-day protection, Misen also groups options in knife storage, which can help keep the edge safer between uses.

For care, the guidance on the page is simple: hand wash, dry immediately after use, and sharpen every 4 to 6 months. One helpful note for real cooking is that high-carbon knives may show discoloration after exposure to acidic foods and or salt. The page clarifies this is cosmetic and different from rust, which is extremely rare.

Frequently Asked Questions About 8-inch chef's knives

What is special about the steel in this chef's knife?

This knife uses AICHI ACUTO440 Japanese steel, selected for exceptional sharpness and edge retention. The page also highlights lab-tested rust resistance, so you get a blade that is designed to stay sharp and be easier to maintain in a busy home kitchen.

Do the Fish, Mushroom, and Carrot designs change how the knife performs?

No. The limited-edition designs are an aesthetic choice only. Each design option uses the same rust-proof chef's knife, with the same hybrid blade shape for rocking, chopping, drawing, and slicing, plus the same rounded spine and bolster for a comfortable pinch grip.

Is this knife dishwasher safe?

The page states lab-tested rust resistance proven to withstand up to 100 dishwasher cycles, but the recommended Use and Care is still to hand wash and dry immediately after use. Following that guidance helps keep the edge and overall finish looking its best.

How often should I sharpen it?

Misen's guidance on this page is to sharpen every 4 to 6 months. Your exact schedule can vary with how often you cook and what you cut, but sticking close to that range is a practical way to maintain the razor-sharp feel and clean slicing performance.

Does it include a warranty?

Yes. The product page specifies a lifetime warranty against defects. That coverage is about manufacturing defects, and it is separate from normal wear, sharpening habits, or cosmetic discoloration that can occur with high-carbon knives after contact with acidic foods and or salt.