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  • Mini Knife Set 2.0
  • Mini Knife Set 2.0
  • A bundle of parsley sits on a light wooden cutting board next to a blue-handled Misen 6 inch Bunka Knife. A small white bowl with chopped herbs is visible in the upper right corner, and a beige kitchen towel with more herbs is in the upper left.
  • A person's hands are shown from a top-down perspective, cutting a head of broccoli into florets on a white cutting board with a blue-handled Misen Utility Knife 2.0. Several cut florets are scattered across the board, and a small wooden spoon with salt is visible in the upper left corner.
  • A person's hands are shown from above, slicing a strawberry with a blue Misen 3.5 inch Paring Knife 2.0 over a white bowl filled with yogurt, granola, sliced almonds, and strawberries. A blue striped Misen Kitchen Towel is to the left of the bowl, and a clear bowl with whole strawberries is visible in the upper right corner.
  • A person's hand holds a blue-handled pair of small Misen Kitchen Shears, with the blades pointing upwards and slightly to the left. The Misen logo is visible near the pivot screw of the shears.

Mini Knife Set 2.0

ACUTO440 Misen Minis
Regular price
Regular price
$259
Color Blue
  • 60-Day Test Drive

    60-Day Test Drive

  • Lifetime Warranty Against Defects

    Lifetime Warranty Against Defects

  • Free Returns

    Free Returns

Description

Ideal for smaller hands and/or kitchens, this compact knife set can handle everything from delicate prep to serious slicing. Our 2.0 Knives are forged from AICHI ACUTO440 high-carbon stainless steel, with ultra-sharp blades built for long-lasting edge retention. The blades’ high chromium content means you can cut acidic foods, air-dry, or even run through an accidental dishwasher cycle without a hint of rust. Plus, we’ve rounded the spine for comfortable chopping, slicing, and mincing.

What’s inside?

  • 6 inch Bunka Knife 2.0
  • 5.5 inch Utility Knife 2.0
  • 3.5 inch Paring Knife 2.0
  • Small Kitchen Shears

Why the Mini Knife Set 2.0 is Great

  • 6 inch Bunka Knife 2.0: The straight-belly blade is ideal for up-and-down chopping (great for vegetables!), while the unique triangular tip can handle precision tasks like de-seeding small peppers and deveining shrimp.
  • 5.5 inch Utility Knife 2.0: A compact blade with chef’s knife flair that can halve a tough butternut squash, chiffonade basil, and everything in between.
  • 3.5 inch Paring Knife 2.0: Ideal for slicing smaller veggies like radishes or mushrooms, or for handheld tasks like slicing peaches, peeling garlic, or carving a perfect curlicue of lemon peel for your cocktail.
  • Small Kitchen Shears: Beveled at a crisp 20 degrees for cleaner, sharper cuts; pull-apart handles for easy cleaning.

Mini Knife Set 2.0 - Specs

Country of Production: PRC

Knives

  • Steel: AICHI ACUTO 440 (Japan)
  • HRC: 57 / 59
  • Grind & Edge: 50/50 Symmetrical Grind at 15 Degrees per side

Bunka Knife

  • Blade Length: 5.9 in. / 152 mm
  • Total Length: 11.52 in. / 292.5 mm
  • Weight: 0.42 lb / 194 g

Utility Knife 2.0

  • Blade Length: 5.7 in. / 147 mm
  • Total Length: 10.4 in. / 265 mm
  • Weight: 0.29 lb / 136 g

Paring Knife 2.0

  • Blade Length: 3.3 in. / 85 mm
  • Total Length: 7.6 in. / 195 mm
  • Weight: 0.18 lb / 58g

Kitchen Shears - Small

  • Weight:
    Standard: 4.35 oz / 124 g
    Small: 2.75 oz / 78 g
  • Width:
    Standard: 3.625 in. / 9 cm
    Small: 0.5 in. / 1.27 cm
  • Length:
    Standard: 8.75 in. / 22 cm
    Small: 7 in. / 17.7 cm
  • Height:
    Standard: 5 in. / 1.5 cm
    Small: 3.88 in. / 9.8 cm
  • Materials: Stainless Steel

Use, Care, and Warranty - Mini Knife Set 2.0

Knives

  • Hand wash and dry immediately after use
  • Rust-proof up to 50 days submerged in water; lab-tested to withstand up to 50 dishwasher cycles without rusting.
  • Note: 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.
  • Visit our Use & Care page for more care instructions

Kitchen Shears

  • Hand-wash as needed

How Misen Knives 2.0 Stack Up

A comparison chart for knife steel types, including Misen Knives 2.0 (AICHI ACUTO440), Misen Knives 1.0 (AUS10), German Steel (X50CrMoV15), Japanese Steel high-end (VG10), Japanese Steel mid-priced (SUS1A), and Budget Steel (420 SS). It compares maintenance level, rust-proof qualities, sharpening frequency, high durability, and price. Misen Knives 2.0 has low maintenance, is rust-proof, needs sharpening every 4-6 months, is highly durable, and costs $$.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Misen’s 2.0 Knives made of?

Our 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 Knives have a much higher chromium content (about 18%), which makes them significantly more corrosion (aka rust) resistant.

Our 2.0 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 2.0 Knives different from other high-carbon knives?

We wanted our 2.0 Knives to be high-performance tools that you could still leave in the sink overnight if you needed to. That’s why our 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 Knives in the dishwasher?

While our 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 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.