The Perfect Knife Set.
An Unreal Price.
The Perfect Knife.
Unreal Price.
Large Knife Sets
Are a Scam
Why are Good Knives so Expensive?
Having a good knife will not only make your life easier in the kitchen, but will also make cooking more fun.
Trouble is, when you start shopping for good knives you quickly find huge sets containing ten, fifteen, or even twenty knives — when 99% of us will never use more than a few.
So we asked: why do these big sets exist?
The answer: to get you to spend more money on inferior knives. You may get more, but the reality is you don’t NEED more knives. You just need better ones.
Our Essentials Knife Set is a reflection of our belief that everyone should have access to premium kitchen tools at honest prices. Only the knives you need, for a fraction of the cost.
The Three Knives Every Chef Uses
The Single Most Important Tool in Your Kitchen
If you ask any professional chef what knives are the most important, they’ll all say the same three.
That’s because they know that with only three essential knives, you can literally cook any meal in the kitchen.
Misen's Essential Knives
Serrated Knife
A.K.A. The Bread Knife. Cuts through delicate bread and produce, and can saw through tougher foods.
Chef’s Knife
Your go-to everyday knife.
Perfect for chopping, dicing, and slicing anything you put in front of it.
Paring Knife
Your “air” knife for prep work done away from your cutting board. Perfect for peeling and coring fruits and vegetables.
Serrated Knife
A.K.A. The Bread Knife. Cuts through delicate bread and produce, and can saw through tougher foods.
Chef’s Knife
Your go-to everyday knife.
Perfect for chopping, dicing, and slicing anything you put in front of it.
Paring Knife
Your “air” knife for prep work done away from your cutting board. Perfect for peeling and coring fruits and vegetables.
Save Money When You
Buy all Three
Save Money When You
Buy all Three
$155 $130
Purchased Individually $155 — $25 Savings
By focusing on quality materials and modern craftsmanship while cutting out traditional middlemen, we can offer this trio of premium knives for 60% less than some more expensive brands.
What Makes the Misen Knives Great?
A great knife should feel good in your hand, stay sharp, and hold up over time to the rigors of your kitchen. Simple, right? But behind these deceptively simple concepts are centuries of tradition, technology, design, and craft.
Stays Sharp & Durable
The knife world is split into two major players: German steel, known for its toughness and durability; and Japanese steel, known for its razor-sharp edge. Rather than pick a side, we opted to cherry pick the best qualities from each to create the ultimate hybrid.
The end result? A knife that stays incredibly sharp, but will also remain durable over the long haul.
Steel & Carbon Balance
Choosing the right steel is a delicate balancing act: too much hardness creates a brittle knife, while too little means a blade will dull fast.
With 2x the carbon content of steel used by some competitors, the AUS-10 steel in our Chef’s Knife is the perfect sweet spot that’ll keep your knife strong and sharp over time.
Our Features
Unique Sloped Bolster
Our unique sloped bolster pulls double duty: the sloped shape encourages a proper “pinch grip” for comfort and control, while the bolster’s placement creates better access to the full length of the blade.
Premium AUS-10 Steel
The Chef’s Knife is made with AICHI AUS-10 steel, which offers an even better balance between lasting sharpness and durability with 2X the carbon content of some other “premium” knives.
15° Blade Angle
While most Western-style knives have edge angles of 25 degrees, we use more acute 15 degree angles for a noticeably sharper cutting face.
Unique Sloped Bolster
Our unique sloped bolster pulls double duty: the sloped shape encourages a proper “pinch grip” for comfort and control, while the bolster’s placement creates better access to the full length of the blade.
Premium AUS-10 Steel
The Chef’s Knife is made with AICHI AUS-10 steel, which offers an even better balance between lasting sharpness and durability with 2X the carbon content of some other “premium” knives.
15° Blade Angle
While most Western-style knives have edge angles of 25 degrees, we use more acute 15 degree angles for a noticeably sharper cutting face.
Smart Design, Better Knives
Handcrafted Down to the Smallest Detail
We spent four years developing this knife because every little detail matters. And partly because we’re a bit insane.
At every step along the way, our knife was hand-tested and refined by professional chefs, avid home cooks, product designers, and people who’ve never even held a knife before. We painstakingly went through 37 different prototypes until we knew we had the perfect knife.
The final result? A knife that’s a pleasure to hold, easy to maneuver, sharp enough to plow through even the toughest foods, and a blade that stays sharper longer.
We Could Charge a Lot, But We'd Prefer Not To
We Could Charge a Lot, But We'd Prefer Not To
We could easily charge $300 for this knife set. But $130 is fair. Most “premium” knife companies jack up the price simply because they can. We hate that.
By partnering closely with our factories and selling directly to you online, we’re able to offer an incredible knife set at wholesale pricing. Better materials, lower price. It’s a simple maxim that we take seriously at Misen.
Aren't High-End Knives Hard to Care For?
Aren't High-End Knives Hard to Care For?
Some are, but not Misen’s. Our hybrid design and premium AUS-10 Japanese steel is known for its durability and ability to hold a sharp edge. That means less maintenance for you.
Don't Take Our Word For It
This is the Holy Grail of Knives.
J. Kenji López-Alt, Serious Eats
$1.1 Million Raised
14,000 Backers
$1.1 Million Raised
14,000 Backers
$1.1 Million Raised
14,000 Backers
4.8 out of 5 Stars
Average Customer Rating
4.8 out of 5 Stars
Average Customer Rating
3/20/20
Love the feel, balance and sharpness! I will be buying more Misen knives in the future.
Chris G.
3/20/20
Amazing quality and superb customer service. Can’t recommend Misen enough.
Blake S.
3/20/20
I’m loving it. Especially on meat, easy to slice. Be very careful cuz its really sharp!
Melody C.
No Risk, All Reward.
We’re confident this is the best knife you’ll ever own for a price that’ll make you feel savvy as hell. But we understand you may be skeptical. So give it a try. Worry-free.
Lifetime Guarantee
If anything ever happens to your knife, we’ll replace it for the rest of your life.
60-Day Test Drive
Try it out. Cut everything you can. If you’re still not happy, just send it back.
Limited Time Offer While Supplies Last
$75
Retail price
$59
Offer price
$130
Retail Price
$104
Offer Price
The first 500 to order before Nov. 29 receive 22% off ($16 in savings)
CODE: TRYMISEN20
Only 74 Sets Left!
Limited Time Offer While Supplies Last
$130
Retail price
$104
Offer price - Save $26
The first 500 to order before Nov. 29 receive 22% off
Only 74 Sets Left!
Zero Markups
We sell directly to you at our wholesale pricing. We promise never to add any extra markups.
100% Satisfaction
If you’re not happy, simply return the knife within 60 days for a full refund.
Limit 2 Sets
Exclusive deal. Limit 2 sets due to high demand.
