Knife types
The right knife makes all the difference – for effortless cutting and a perfect cooking experience. Here you'll learn which Misaki knife was created for which purpose and why it's your indispensable companion in the kitchen.
Chef's knife
The all-rounder in the kitchen
Versatile for meat, fish, vegetables, and herbs. Its wide, curved blade allows for precise cuts and an easy rocking motion. Perfect for home cooks and professionals.
- Perfectly balanced for effortless cutting
- Sharp, tapered blade for precise cuts
- Wide blade ideal for chopping and transporting ingredients
- Ergonomic handle for comfortable handling
- Indispensable tool in every kitchen
Santoku
The Asian counterpart to the chef's knife
With its wide, short blade, it's slightly smaller than a chef's knife, making it particularly light and handy. Perfect for meat, fish, and vegetables. The ridges prevent food from sticking to the blade—ideal for fast, precise work.
- Excellent sharpness for fine and even cuts
- Slightly smaller than a chef's knife – ideal for precise and effortless work
- Easy handling thanks to compact design
- Perfect for precise dicing and slicing
- Grooves prevent food from sticking
Utility knife
The compact all-rounder
Perfect for smaller cutting tasks. It bridges the gap between a chef's knife and a paring knife and is suitable for fruit, vegetables, herbs, and smaller pieces of meat.
- Versatile for numerous cutting tasks
- Perfect size for quick work
- Precise blade for exact cuts
- Light and easy to handle
- Indispensable in every kitchen
Bread knife
The serrated precision
The long, serrated blade cuts effortlessly through hard crusts and soft pastries without damaging their texture. It's also ideal for melons and large fruits.
- Long, serrated blade for effortless cutting
- Perfect for bread, baguettes and pastries
- Maintains the structure of soft and airy baked goods
- Also cuts large fruits such as melons
- A must for anyone who enjoys baking or loves bread
Paring knife
Precision for fine work
The perfect tool for peeling, coring, and garnishing fruits and vegetables. The small, handy blade allows for maximum control.
- Perfect for peeling and fine cuts
- Small, handy blade for maximum control
- Ideal for decorating and garnishing food
- Effortless removal of seeds or shells
- Indispensable for delicate cutting work
Nakiri
The ultimate vegetable knife
The wide, straight blade is ideal for effortlessly chopping and slicing fruits and vegetables without damaging the cutting board. Perfect for vegetarian and vegan dishes.
- Straight blade for perfect, even cuts
- Ideal for chopping and finely shredding vegetables
- Wide support surface for transporting ingredients
- Japanese blade geometry for maximum precision
- Must-have for vegetable lovers
