Line
HIKARI
The balanced line with versatile performance.
799.95 CHF
A 5-piece knife set is the right choice if you want the right knife ready for every important cutting task. At MISAKI you will find carefully assembled Damascus steel sets that combine precision, balance and high-quality materials in complete kitchen equipment.
The 5-piece Hikari knife set stands for lightness, everyday versatility and finely balanced handling. The 5-piece Akane knife set feels more powerful and distinctive, made for anyone who appreciates a little more presence in the hand while cutting.
A complete 5-piece set covers the central tasks in the kitchen. The chef's knife is the versatile all-rounder for meat, fish, vegetables and herbs. The Santoku offers a compact Japanese alternative for precise cuts. The utility knife supports quick work with smaller ingredients. The paring knife is ideal for peeling, trimming and decorating. The bread knife cuts crusts, pastries, melons and larger fruit cleanly and with control.
This combination lets you work more efficiently because each blade fulfils its own purpose. It protects the knives, improves the cutting result and makes preparation noticeably more enjoyable. Especially if you cook regularly, a complete set is worthwhile because you do not have to use a single knife for too many tasks.
Hikari combines 67 layers of Damascus steel with a sycamore maple handle. The line is light, balanced and pleasant for daily use. Akane combines 73 layers of Damascus steel with a dark rosewood handle and a slightly more powerful feel. Both lines are finely made and follow the MISAKI standard: precise cutting performance, refined materials and a clear design language.
If you are unsure which line suits you best, our overview of the knife lines will help. You can find more information about the individual blade shapes on the knife types page.
A 5-piece knife set is suitable as long-term basic equipment for ambitious home cooks, as a high-quality gift or as a deliberate upgrade for your kitchen. With good care, the knives remain sharp, beautiful and reliable in daily use.
MISAKI bread knives are designed for clean, controlled cuts through bread, baguettes and pastries. HIKARI and AKANE feature a single-sided 30° serrated edge and are equally suitable for large fruit with firm skin, such as melons and pineapples. HIKARI is balanced and versatile. AKANE delivers more power and weight, with a powder steel core and a precise cutting feel.
Line
The balanced line with versatile performance.
799.95 CHF
Line
The more powerful line with added weight and a precise cutting feel.
1,299 CHF
| Feature | HIKARI | AKANE |
|---|---|---|
| Character | Versatile, balanced and precise to handle. |
More distinctive, heavier and steadier through the cut. |
| Cutting feel | Balanced, agile and comfortable to guide. |
Powerful, precise and steady through the cut. |
| Weight | Approx. 193 g. |
Approx. 240 g. |
| Handle material | Light maple. |
Dark rosewood. |
| Steel and hardness | 67 layers of Damascus steel with a 10Cr15CoMoV core. 60 to 62 HRC. |
73 layers of Damascus steel with a 14Cr14MoVNb powder steel core. 62 to 64 HRC. |
| Serrated edge | Single-sided 30° serrated edge. |
Single-sided 30° serrated edge. |
| Price | 799.95 CHF |
1,299 CHF |
| Blade length | 210 mm |
210 mm |
| Blade width and thickness | 35 mm wide, 2.2 mm thick. |
35.8 mm wide, 2.4 mm thick. |
Line
The balanced line with versatile performance.
799.95 CHF
Line
The more powerful line with added weight and a precise cutting feel.
1,299 CHF
HIKARI
Versatile, balanced and precise to handle.
AKANE
More distinctive, heavier and steadier through the cut.
HIKARI
Balanced, agile and comfortable to guide.
AKANE
Powerful, precise and steady through the cut.
HIKARI
Approx. 193 g.
AKANE
Approx. 240 g.
HIKARI
Light maple.
AKANE
Dark rosewood.
HIKARI
67 layers of Damascus steel with a 10Cr15CoMoV core. 60 to 62 HRC.
AKANE
73 layers of Damascus steel with a 14Cr14MoVNb powder steel core. 62 to 64 HRC.
HIKARI
Single-sided 30° serrated edge.
AKANE
Single-sided 30° serrated edge.
HIKARI
799.95 CHF
AKANE
1,299 CHF
HIKARI
210 mm
AKANE
210 mm
HIKARI
35 mm wide, 2.2 mm thick.
AKANE
35.8 mm wide, 2.4 mm thick.