The ACUTO440 Serrated Knife is built around AICHI ACUTO440, a Japanese high-carbon stainless steel with roughly 18% chromium — enough to make it genuinely rust-proof in everyday kitchen use. Lab-certified to survive 50 days submerged in water and 100 dishwasher cycles without rust, it holds up to the kind of casual care most home cooks actually practice. The 25 wide-set, wave-style serrations glide through crusty sourdough and ripe tomatoes alike without tearing or compressing the interior.
At 8.1 inches, the blade gives you the reach to slice a full loaf in long, smooth strokes, while the ergonomic rounded spine makes it comfortable to hold in a pinch grip for extended use. Hand washing and quick drying is still the best habit, even with this steel. Misen's mail-in knife sharpening service keeps the serrations performing well over time — recommended every 4–6 months. If you're building out your knife collection, consider pairing it with the Mini Knife Set in ACUTO440 for everyday prep tasks, and browse knife storage options to keep every blade safely accessible.