Misen
Misen 8-Inch Chef's Knife (ACUTO440)
$124
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Misen 8-Inch Chef's Knife (ACUTO440) vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Misen 8-Inch Chef's Knife (ACUTO440) is cheaper at $124. Every spec and price links to its source.
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| Spec | Misen 8-Inch Chef's Knife (ACUTO440) | Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $124 | — |
| Brand | Misen | Made In |
| Released | — | — |
| Blade length (mm) | 203 | 216 |
| Steel type | AICHI ACUTO440 stainless steel (current line, per misen.pro); the unit independently tested by TechGearLab was AUS-10 stainless, suggesting a steel change across Misen's product versions | X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, nitrogen-treated |
| Hardness hrc | 53 | 58 |
| Handle material | POM (polymer), ergonomic, triple-riveted | Synthetic resin (POM-like) or wood (olive wood/amaranth wood/walnut), triple/double-riveted |
| Edge angle degrees | 14 | 18 |
| Weight grams | 227 | 198 |
| Full tang | Yes | Yes |
| Blade finish | Stamped, satin | Fully forged, nitrogen-treated |
Sources — Misen 8-Inch Chef's Knife (ACUTO440): misen.pro (verified 2026-08-01). Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife: madeincookware.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Misen 8-Inch Chef's Knife (ACUTO440) and Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Blade length (mm): Misen 8-Inch Chef's Knife (ACUTO440) 203 vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife 216
- Steel type: Misen 8-Inch Chef's Knife (ACUTO440) AICHI ACUTO440 stainless steel (current line, per misen.pro); the unit independently tested by TechGearLab was AUS-10 stainless, suggesting a steel change across Misen's product versions vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, nitrogen-treated
- Hardness hrc: Misen 8-Inch Chef's Knife (ACUTO440) 53 vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife 58
- Handle material: Misen 8-Inch Chef's Knife (ACUTO440) POM (polymer), ergonomic, triple-riveted vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife Synthetic resin (POM-like) or wood (olive wood/amaranth wood/walnut), triple/double-riveted
- Edge angle degrees: Misen 8-Inch Chef's Knife (ACUTO440) 14 vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife 18
- Weight grams: Misen 8-Inch Chef's Knife (ACUTO440) 227 vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife 198
- Blade finish: Misen 8-Inch Chef's Knife (ACUTO440) Stamped, satin vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife Fully forged, nitrogen-treated