Misono

Misono is based in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, the historic heart of Japanese blade craftsmanship, with a cutlery tradition dating back roughly 800 years. The company was founded in 1935 and has built its reputation on Western-style kitchen knives designed specifically with professionals chefs in mind.

Their blades are known for thin, precise grinds, comfortable Western-style handles and a production process that balances hand-finishing with modern manufacturing. Their EU carbon line is still forged and edges are still applied and refined by skilled craftsmen in Seki.