--- product_id: 601678252 title: "Misen 8 Inch Chef Knife, AUS-10 Japanese Stainless Steel - Green" brand: "misen" price: "$208.56" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Misen" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/601678252-misen-8-inch-chef-knife-aus-10-japanese-stainless-steel store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 8-inch precision blade ergonomic green POM handle balanced weight distribution Misen 8 Inch Chef Knife, AUS-10 Japanese Stainless Steel - Green **Brand:** misen **Price:** $208.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Slice Sharp, Chop Smart — The Chef’s Secret Weapon ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Misen 8 Inch Chef Knife, AUS-10 Japanese Stainless Steel - Green by misen - **How much does it cost?** $208.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/601678252-misen-8-inch-chef-knife-aus-10-japanese-stainless-steel) ## Best For - misen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted misen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Precision-Balanced Control:** Effortless fluid motion thanks to perfectly tuned blade-to-handle weight ratio—rock, push-cut, and mince like a pro. - • **Surgical-Sharp AUS-10 Steel:** Stay razor-sharp longer with premium high-carbon Japanese steel engineered for heavy-duty chopping and slicing. - • **Ergonomic Grip, Zero Fatigue:** Contoured sloped bolster and textured POM handle ensure secure, comfortable hold—even during marathon prep sessions. - • **Pro Performance, Smart Value:** Professional-grade quality without the premium price tag—upgrade your kitchen arsenal and never look back. - • **All-Purpose Culinary Powerhouse:** From delicate herbs to hearty roasts, this versatile 8-inch blade adapts seamlessly to every kitchen task. ## Overview The Misen 8 Inch Chef Knife features a surgical-sharp AUS-10 high-carbon Japanese stainless steel blade designed to maintain edge longer under heavy use. Its precision-balanced blade-to-handle ratio offers superior control and fluidity for all kitchen tasks, from mincing to carving. The ergonomic green POM handle with a sloped bolster reduces wrist fatigue and ensures a secure grip, even when wet. Combining professional-grade performance with exceptional value, this knife is a versatile essential for millennial chefs seeking efficiency and style in their culinary toolkit. ## Description Surgical-Sharp AUS-10 High-Carbon Steel: Engineered to stay sharp through heavy chopping, rocking, and slicing; re-sharpen less often and tackle prep faster. Precision-Balanced Blade-to-Handle Ratio: Perfectly tuned weight distribution gives you effortless control and fluid motion, whether you’re rocking garlic or push-cutting vegetables. Incredible All-Purpose Versatility: From mincing herbs and dicing onions to carving roasts and filleting fish, this blade adapts to every cook’s repertoire—your go-to knife for any kitchen task. Ergonomic Sloped Bolster & POM Handle: Thoughtfully contoured for a natural pinch grip, reducing wrist fatigue on long prep days and ensuring a secure hold—even when wet. Outstanding Value without Compromise: Professional-grade performance at a price that delivers exceptional bang for your buck—why pay more for the same razor-sharp edge? Review: Ideal size for a chef’s knife - Great knife. Just the right size - smaller than a big 10 inch chef’s knife, but bigger than a large steak knife. It’s ideal for chopping vegetables and cutting meat. I only use my 10 inch knife for cutting large sweet potatoes and large winter squash. This handles everything else with ease without the bulk of the big knife. It’s well balanced and sharp. I even put it in the third rack in the dishwasher, even though it says not to do that. The handle is plastic, so I don’t think it will be harmed by the dishwasher like a wooden handle would. Even though it’s just a bit on the pricey side, get one. It’s a good value. You won’t be disappointed. Review: My EDC of kitchen knives - 6 month review One of my passions is cooking, I have owned and managed several restaurants over the last 20 years never did I think I could or would use a knife in this price range. With that being said one of my employees mentioned they used Misen knives at home and was surprised by the quality. I went to their website and scoured the web for real reviews (if I could find a knife at this price point that actually was as good as the reviews I was willing to put in the time to research). I ultimately ended up buying the entire set on desertcart due to the easy return policy and of course the 2% back). Here's my impressions from day one to almost 7 months. Day 1 arrival and unboxing - All the knives arrived in premium packaging. I washed and sanitized them all preparing to use them for dinner. The knives themselves wereuch lighter than I expected and felt perfect in the hand. The material the handles are made of felt perfect . I would compare it to a ceramic with a matte textured finish. Blades were shard as they should be and ready to quarter some Cornish hens. All of the blades cut just as well as my much more expensive set. Vegetables diced perfectly. One of my favorite features about these knives it the angle at which the blades are forged. For instance the chef knife angle is different than the paring knife angle allowing each knife to perform individually perfect at the task it's supposed to do. One month in and all the blades are still Sharp. Edges are clean and no honing or sharpening needed. Although I don't use every knife every day I do use at least one or two of the set daily. 3 months in and knives are still holding an edge and I decided not to sharpen them to see exactly how long I could go before needing to sharpen them. This gives me a good idea of the quality of the steel used to make these knives 6 months in and all of the knives still have an edge but starting to dull. I sharpened the entire set and they were like new. I specifically used an inexpensive wet Stone to sharpen these knives instead of a honing tool so that way I could see if the average user would be able to sharpen easily. 7 months since I first received this set and I'm happy to say it is now on my countertop for use as my daily knife. Since then I have ordered several different Misen products and hope they all are as good as this knife set. I'll continue to update this review . Bottom line is the quality versus value of this set is unbeatable. I purchased two more sets as gifts. You can't go wrong ## Features - Surgical-Sharp AUS-10 High-Carbon Steel: Engineered to stay sharp through heavy chopping, rocking, and slicing; re-sharpen less often and tackle prep faster. - Precision-Balanced Blade-to-Handle Ratio: Perfectly tuned weight distribution gives you effortless control and fluid motion, whether you’re rocking garlic or push-cutting vegetables. - Incredible All-Purpose Versatility: From mincing herbs and dicing onions to carving roasts and filleting fish, this blade adapts to every cook’s repertoire—your go-to knife for any kitchen task. - Ergonomic Sloped Bolster & POM Handle: Thoughtfully contoured for a natural pinch grip, reducing wrist fatigue on long prep days and ensuring a secure hold—even when wet. - Outstanding Value without Compromise: Professional-grade performance at a price that delivers exceptional bang for your buck—why pay more for the same razor-sharp edge? ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CR6VFMG2 | | Best Sellers Rank | #19,680 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #56 in Chef's Knives | | Blade Color | Silver | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Length | 8 Inches | | Blade Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel | | Blade Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel | | BladeLength | 8 Inches | | Brand | Misen | | Brand Name | Misen | | Color | Green | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,942 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00850042846131 | | Handle Material | Stainless Steel | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Length | 13.5 Inches | | Item Weight | 0.5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Misen | | Manufacturer Part Number | MK-1015-2 | | Model Number | MK-1015-2 | | Size | 8" | | UPC | 850042846131 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade Edge:** Plain - **Blade Material:** High Carbon Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Misen - **Color:** Green - **Handle Material:** Stainless Steel ## Images ![Misen 8 Inch Chef Knife, AUS-10 Japanese Stainless Steel - Green - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61oTvoZZqwL.jpg) ![Misen 8 Inch Chef Knife, AUS-10 Japanese Stainless Steel - Green - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iRzlehBvL.jpg) ![Misen 8 Inch Chef Knife, AUS-10 Japanese Stainless Steel - Green - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZrHZASglL.jpg) ![Misen 8 Inch Chef Knife, AUS-10 Japanese Stainless Steel - Green - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711dVr49gIL.jpg) ![Misen 8 Inch Chef Knife, AUS-10 Japanese Stainless Steel - Green - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81w9pm1KOmL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What makes AUS‑10 steel different?** A: AUS‑10 has more carbon (about 2.5×) than most high‑end steels, so the blade stays sharper for a much longer time. **Q: Is this knife dishwasher safe?** A: No. Like almost all high‑quality knives, it should be hand‑washed and dried immediately after use. **Q: Does it work for left‑handed users?** A: Yes. The knife features a 50/50 symmetric grind at 15° per side, making it comfortable for both right- and left‑handed cooks. **Q: How often do I need to sharpen it?** A: Thanks to the high‑carbon AUS‑10 steel and Rockwell hardness of 58, the edge stays sharp longer than many other steels. Touch it up occasionally with a honing rod; professional sharpening is only needed a few times per year, depending on usage. **Q: What’s the sloped bolster for?** A: It encourages the correct pinch grip and keeps your fingers away from the heel of the blade, making it both comfortable and safer to use. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ideal size for a chef’s knife *by B***. on April 27, 2026* Great knife. Just the right size - smaller than a big 10 inch chef’s knife, but bigger than a large steak knife. It’s ideal for chopping vegetables and cutting meat. I only use my 10 inch knife for cutting large sweet potatoes and large winter squash. This handles everything else with ease without the bulk of the big knife. It’s well balanced and sharp. I even put it in the third rack in the dishwasher, even though it says not to do that. The handle is plastic, so I don’t think it will be harmed by the dishwasher like a wooden handle would. Even though it’s just a bit on the pricey side, get one. It’s a good value. You won’t be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My EDC of kitchen knives *by A***G on August 5, 2022* 6 month review One of my passions is cooking, I have owned and managed several restaurants over the last 20 years never did I think I could or would use a knife in this price range. With that being said one of my employees mentioned they used Misen knives at home and was surprised by the quality. I went to their website and scoured the web for real reviews (if I could find a knife at this price point that actually was as good as the reviews I was willing to put in the time to research). I ultimately ended up buying the entire set on Amazon due to the easy return policy and of course the 2% back). Here's my impressions from day one to almost 7 months. Day 1 arrival and unboxing - All the knives arrived in premium packaging. I washed and sanitized them all preparing to use them for dinner. The knives themselves wereuch lighter than I expected and felt perfect in the hand. The material the handles are made of felt perfect . I would compare it to a ceramic with a matte textured finish. Blades were shard as they should be and ready to quarter some Cornish hens. All of the blades cut just as well as my much more expensive set. Vegetables diced perfectly. One of my favorite features about these knives it the angle at which the blades are forged. For instance the chef knife angle is different than the paring knife angle allowing each knife to perform individually perfect at the task it's supposed to do. One month in and all the blades are still Sharp. Edges are clean and no honing or sharpening needed. Although I don't use every knife every day I do use at least one or two of the set daily. 3 months in and knives are still holding an edge and I decided not to sharpen them to see exactly how long I could go before needing to sharpen them. This gives me a good idea of the quality of the steel used to make these knives 6 months in and all of the knives still have an edge but starting to dull. I sharpened the entire set and they were like new. I specifically used an inexpensive wet Stone to sharpen these knives instead of a honing tool so that way I could see if the average user would be able to sharpen easily. 7 months since I first received this set and I'm happy to say it is now on my countertop for use as my daily knife. Since then I have ordered several different Misen products and hope they all are as good as this knife set. I'll continue to update this review . Bottom line is the quality versus value of this set is unbeatable. I purchased two more sets as gifts. You can't go wrong ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Everyday Utility Knife with Reliable Sharpness *by A***P on December 4, 2025* I have used the Misen 5.5 inch Utility Knife for several years, and it has remained one of my most reliable kitchen tools. The size is perfect for daily prep work since it sits comfortably between a small paring knife and a full chef’s knife. I reach for it more than any other knife because it is small enough for precise control and still large enough to handle most cutting tasks. The blade arrived very sharp and has stayed sharp over time. It cuts smoothly through all types of vegetables and meats with very little effort. Even after years of use, the edge retention has held up better than I expected for the price. I have purchased several as gifts for friends and family who are getting into cooking because it offers great value and is very easy to work with. The handle is comfortable, secure, and allows for longer prep sessions without fatigue. I always hand wash the knife and it has stayed in excellent condition with no issues. The overall build quality still feels solid and dependable. Verdict: A great value, a great size, and a very reliable everyday knife. Perfect for new cooks and for anyone who wants a versatile blade that stays sharp and performs well for years. ## Frequently Bought Together - Misen 8" Chef Knife – High Carbon Japanese AUS-10 Stainless Steel – Hybrid German & Japanese Blade – Precision Kitchen Knife for Professionals & Home Cooks – Ultimate Cutting Performance - Green - Misen 3.5" Paring Knife – Precision Kitchen Knife - High-Carbon Stainless Steel Blade – Ergonomic Handle for Peeling, Trimming, and Slicing – Lightweight, Versatile Tool for All Culinary Tasks - Green --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/601678252-misen-8-inch-chef-knife-aus-10-japanese-stainless-steel](https://www.desertcart.us/products/601678252-misen-8-inch-chef-knife-aus-10-japanese-stainless-steel) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-13*