Misono 440 Santoku 180mm Made in Japan razor-sharp Japanese utility knife forged

razor-sharp Japanese utility knife forged in the traditional way with a rustic black-forged finish

straight-edged nakiri profile makes quick

The handle is made from rare octagonal Wenge wood paired with a natural buffalo horn ferrule

Handle/Saya Material: Brass flip cover

Misono 440 Santoku 180mm Made in Japan razor-sharp Japanese utility knife forgedMisono Founded in 1935, Misono has remained a small family owned business for decades. The company began by producing kitchen tools like vegetable peelers and started making knives in the late 1960s. Today, Misono is recognized as the oldest Japanese knife maker specializing in Western style handles. With only 50 employees, Misono produces about 150,000 knives per year. Every component of the knives is made in house, ensuring consistent quality, with