5.5" Nakiri Knife (ACUTO440) - Blue

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$94.00

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5.5" Nakiri Knife (ACUTO440) - Blue

$94.00

A knife for all the veg-heads, with a straight blade for clean, even chops, plus a wide surface for scooping all that goodness into the pot.

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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.
Straight-edge blade for full board contact and clean, consistent chopping
Gently curved tip for optional rock-chopping
Wide blade surface for easy scooping and transferring ingredients

Rust-Proof

ACUTO440 Steel

Straight Blade

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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Blade Length: 5.5 in. / 140 mm
Total Length: 10.43 in. / 265 mm
Handle Thickness: 16 mm
Blade Height: 50 mm
Weight: 0.34 lb / 155 g
Steel: AICHI ACUTO 440 (Japan)
HRC: 58±2
Grind & Edge: 50/50 Symmetrical, 14° per side
Handle Material: Polyoxymethylene
Country of Production: PRC

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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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Pete C.
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5.5 inch Nakiri Knife - ACUTO440 - New
I recommend this product
Product Standouts good balance, sleek design, comfortable handle, nice weight, sharp
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 days ago
Beautiful
This is my second Misen knife, I've had the Utility Knife for 3 years and it's been the only thing I've used, and when I decided I wanted something a bit like a Chinese chef's knife or a santoku or nakiri for vegetable chopping, I saw that Misen had just come out with their spin on a nakiri, and its just as lovely as my Utility Knife.
Just feels so good and nimble in the hand, so perfectly balanced and smooth, and I love the way they've designed this blade shape to be a bit closer to a santoku or cleaver than a traditional nakiri, sleek rounded contour. Beautiful knife
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Jeremiah A.
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5.5 inch Nakiri Knife - ACUTO440 - New
I recommend this product
Product Standouts sharp, easy-to-use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 weeks ago
Makes chopping veggies a breeze!
Already had a chef’s knife from Misen, which I love. When I saw this announced I was quick to preorder and was not disappointed. The knife feels great in hand, looks stylish, and chops veggies with ease.
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Cheryl H.
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5.5 inch Nakiri Knife - ACUTO440 - New
I recommend this product
Product Standouts good balance, comfortable handle, sharp, nice weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 weeks ago
Well balanced and sharp knife
Knife works very well, it's a big blade but is very easy to use with small hands. cuts even tough squash easily.
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Carol T.
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5.5 inch Nakiri Knife - ACUTO440 - New
I recommend this product
Product Standouts sharp, easy-to-use, good balance, sleek design, comfortable handle
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 month ago
My Favorite!
This is my fourth Misen knife purchase, all but one are the 5.5 versions, as I have small hands and prefer the agility afforded by a smaller knife. The Nakiri is hands down my favorite! I love the blade shape, it's thinness, the balance. I find it not only cuts vegetables with ease, but also delicate tomatoes, and is great for thin slicing cheese. It's the one I reach for more often than the others, as it has proven to be very versatile.
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