Misen santoku chef's knife with gray handle and polished steel blade

8" Santoku Knife (AUS-10) - Final Sale - Gray

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Misen santoku chef's knife with gray handle and polished steel blade
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  • Misen santoku chef's knife with gray handle and polished steel blade
  • Misen chef's knife slicing zucchini on wooden cutting board
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  • Misen santoku chef's knife with gray handle and stainless steel blade
8" Santoku Knife (AUS-10) - Final Sale - Gray
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8" Santoku Knife (AUS-10) - Final Sale - Gray

$49.00 $99.00

A Japanese-style all-purpose knife with a straighter edge Ideal for fast, precise chopping and slicing.

FINAL SALE — Cannot combine with other discounts. No returns or exchanges. Items marked as Final Sale are ineligible for refunds after the order has shipped. For more information on our return policy, please visit our Help Hub.

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Lifetime Warranty Against Defects
Features
  • AUS-10 Japanese steel for exceptional sharpness and edge retention
  • Straight blade shape for efficient up-and-down chopping
  • Ergonomic sloped bolster for a natural, comfortable grip
  • Durable POM handle for strength, comfort, and hygiene
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AUS-10 Steel
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Up & Down Chop
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Rockwell 58±2
Use & Care
  • Hand wash
  • Dry immediately after use
  • Sharpen every 4–6 months
  • Visit our Help Hub for more on how to use and care for this knife.

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Specifications

Blade Length: 7.5 in. / 190 mm
Total Length: 13 in. / 330 mm
Weight: 0.5 lb / 230 g
Steel: AICHI AUS-10 (Japan)
HRC: 58±2
Grind & Edge: 50/50 Symmetrical, 15° per side
Handle Material: Polyoxymethylene
Country of Production: PRC
Warranty

All Misen products come with a lifetime warranty against defects. Misen will replace any defective products. Learn more about our warranty policy here and what's covered.

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An Ode to Japanese Steel

Higher-carbon steel for a longer lasting edge.

Japanese AUS-10 steel has higher carbon than German steel, so you can sharpen less often and cut more easily.
Misen chef's knife dicing a red onion on a wooden cutting board
Misen chef's knife with blue G10 handle held in pinch grip

Get a Grip

Bolsters that help you hold'em right.

The curved heel guides your fingers into a comfortable pinch grip and away from the blade, making every cut safer.

Questions?

How long will this knife stay sharp?

It really depends on how often you use the knife, and what items you’re cutting. When tested in the rigors of a professional kitchen, the Misen knife outperformed brands that cost 30-50% more. However, no knife — including Misen’s — will stay sharp forever. When the blade starts to dull, we’ll have our expert sharpeners bring it back to its original glory for you, starting at $11/knife.
Does this knife require special care?

Misen high-end knives are extremely easy to care for. Avoid the dishwasher, wash and dry after use, and you’ll never have an issue with your knife.
What are your blades made from?

We craft our Chef’s Knife with premium Japanese AUS-10 high-carbon stainless steel for two main reasons. First, it’s a steel that offers an excellent balance between toughness, durability, and razor sharpness. Second, it has 2x the carbon content of some other “premium” brands, which helps the edge stay noticeably sharper for a longer time.
How can your knife be as good as other high-end knives if it costs so much less?

Most knives cost so much because of traditional retail markups and other fees. You’d be shocked to know how little many well-known “premium” knives actually cost to make. By partnering closely with our factories and selling directly to you online, we’re able to offer an incredible knife at wholesale pricing with absolutely zero markups. Better materials, lower price.
Does it make sense to buy one knife, and not a set?

The single most important tool in your kitchen is the chef’s knife — it’s the workhorse you reach for most often. Investing in one great knife now will change your cooking for life. We actually designed our chef’s knife to replace entire knife sets; with a 15º blade angle and hybrid Japanese/German design, this knife can do 99% of your kitchen cutting.

But if you’re interested in a set, we offer 3- and 5-piece sets including our other knives — including Paring, Serrated, Santoku, and Utility — in addition to the Chef’s Knife.
How does your warranty and trial work?

We’re 100% confident you’ll love your Misen knife. Confident enough to give you a 60-day in-home trial. If for any reason you’re not satisfied, just send it back for a full refund. All Misen knives come with a lifetime warranty against defects. We will replace any defective knives.

Customer Reviews

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  • Forrest C.
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    Excellent knife.

    It’s fits well in the hand, is super sharp, and performed flawlessly.

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  • Patricia A.
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    I recommend this product
    Product Standouts sharp, good balance, comfortable handle, premium materials
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Misen Santos Knife

    I am so glad I ordered this knife. It is the perfect size and handles chopping and slicing effortlessly. I highly recommend this knife.

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  • Ed W.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    excellent Santoku knife.

    The 8 inch Santoku knife is a great kitchen knife. Extremely sharp, good heft, well balanced. Makes cutting chores easy.

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  • Eric W.
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    I recommend this product
    Product Standouts sharp, easy-to-use, good balance, nice weight, premium materials
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Great Price for Great Knife

    The missing size from my other purchases.

    Time to complete the set!

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  • Don B.
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    I recommend this product
    Product Standouts sharp, easy-to-use, good balance, nice weight, comfortable handle
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Great knife. Bigger than I wanted.

    Misen knives are terrific. I own several, and happily ordered this one on sale. It is larger than I expected, so I put it away to gift it to a special person. That is when I discovered I had a smaller version in my overflow drawer. Wow! I started using the smaller Misen Santoku, and have been wondering why I ever stored it instead of hanging in on my everyday-use magnetic strip. Again, Misen knives are terrific.

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Why the 8" Gray Santoku Knife Is a Kitchen Essential

The Misen 8" Santoku Knife is built around a Japanese-style blade with a straighter edge than a traditional chef's knife, making it especially well-suited for the quick, downward chopping motion used when breaking down vegetables, boneless proteins, and herbs. Forged from AUS-10 Japanese steel, it holds a sharp edge through repeated use and balances well in hand for cooks who spend real time at the cutting board.

The santoku excels where precision matters most — thin slices of cucumber, fine dice on onions, or clean cuts through fish fillets. If you're building out a knife collection, it pairs naturally with a serrated blade for bread and tomatoes; browse Misen knife sets to see how different blades complement each other. Keeping your knives organized and protected between uses also makes a difference in edge longevity — knife storage options help maintain the blade and keep your workspace tidy.

All Misen knives come with a lifetime warranty against defects, so this is a tool you can rely on for years of daily prep work.