Every great meal starts with a sharp knife–and this set pairs our bestselling 8-inch Chef’s Knife with a Safe Honing + Sharpening Rod to keep it performing at its best. The Chef’s Knife is your kitchen workhorse — perfect for slicing, dicing, mincing, and chopping just about anything. The Honing + Sharpening Rod keeps that edge aligned and razor-sharp. Together, they’re the foundation of a smarter, sharper kitchen.
Why the 8 inch Chef's Knife + Honing Rod Set Is Great
Your Everyday Ally: The 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the go-to tool for 90% of kitchen tasks — from dicing onions to breaking down squash to slicing chicken.
Get Sharp, Stay Sharp: Regular use of the Honing Rod helps realign the knife’s edge and sharpens the blade.
Materials That Perform: The knife’s high-quality AUS-10 steel offers exceptional durability and edge retention, while the rod’s ceramic construction offers gentle but effective honing.
Comfortable & Safe: Ergonomic handles make both tools feel great in the hand. The Honing Rod features a rubber, anti-slip tip.
A Giftable Set: Perfectfor beginner cooks and new homeowners, one great knife and a tool that keeps it sharp for the long haul.
8 inch Chef's Knife + Honing Rod Set Specs
8 inch Chef's Knife:
Blade Length: 8 in. / 203 mm Total Length: 13.5 in. / 343 mm Weight: 0.5 lb / 230 g HRC: 58 +/- 2 tolerance Grind & Edge: 50/50 Symmetrical Grind at 15 Degrees per side Steel: AICHI AUS-10 (Japan) Country of Production: PRC
Safe Honing + Sharpening Rod:
Weight: 8.3 oz / 235.5 g Length: 15.25 in. / 38.6 cm (Rod: 8 in. / 20.3 cm, Handle: 7 in. / 17.7 cm) Materials: Ceramic rod, plastic handle with rubberized (TPR) tip and thumb grip Country of Production: PRC
Use, Care, and Warranty - 8 inch Chef's Knife + Honing Rod Set
All Misen products come with a lifetime warranty against defects. For all products, we will replace any defective products. Learn more about our warranty policy here and what's covered.
8 inch Chef's Knife:
• Hand wash (never dishwasher) and dry immediately after use
• Visit our Use & Care page for more care instructions
Safe Honing + Sharpening Rod:
• To clean, gently wipe down with a wet cloth
• Gray residue will appear from the steel of knives as you hone them. This is natural and can be wiped off over time.
• Visit our Use & Care pagefor more care instructions
