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      5-piece knife sets: the complete equipment for your kitchen

      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.

      Five knives for the most important cutting tasks

      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 and Akane compared

      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.

      Which MISAKI bread knife is right for you: HIKARI or AKANE?

      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.

      Comparison of the MISAKI bread knives HIKARI and AKANE
      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.

      Character

      HIKARI

      Versatile, balanced and precise to handle.

      AKANE

      More distinctive, heavier and steadier through the cut.

      Cutting feel

      HIKARI

      Balanced, agile and comfortable to guide.

      AKANE

      Powerful, precise and steady through the cut.

      Weight

      HIKARI

      Approx. 193 g.

      AKANE

      Approx. 240 g.

      Handle material

      HIKARI

      Light maple.

      AKANE

      Dark rosewood.

      Steel and hardness

      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.

      Serrated edge

      HIKARI

      Single-sided 30° serrated edge.

      AKANE

      Single-sided 30° serrated edge.

      Price

      HIKARI

      799.95 CHF

      AKANE

      1,299 CHF

      Blade length

      HIKARI

      210 mm

      AKANE

      210 mm

      Blade width and thickness

      HIKARI

      35 mm wide, 2.2 mm thick.

      AKANE

      35.8 mm wide, 2.4 mm thick.