Misono 440 Gyuto No. 814/27cm
- 27 cm in the title, 20 cm blade in the specs
- Forged 16 chrome stainless steel
- Wood handle, plain edge
- 260 g listed item weight
- Not for frozen food or bones
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A forged stainless gyuto for meat and vegetables, plain-edged and wood-gripped. The listing gives conflicting blade lengths and forbids frozen food and bones.
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ASIN: B000XSX8I0Model: 814Category: Gyutou Knives
Overview
Someone after a rust-resistant professional gyuto gets a forged knife here, made from a chrome-rich stainless steel that the description rates above the common grade for rust. A wooden grip and a plain edge finish the Misono 440.
The gyuto began as a meat knife and the description says it handles a wide range of work from meat to vegetables. The limits are firm: no frozen food, no bones. The listing is also inconsistent on blade length, with the title and specs disagreeing.
Who it's for
Home and professional cooks who prep meat and vegetables and like a Japanese-style chef's knife with a timber grip. Anyone who breaks down bones, or who must know the blade length for a knife block or roll, should confirm the size with the seller.
Pros and cons
- Forged stainless steel
- Rust-resistant 16 chrome steel
- Meat to vegetable range
- Blade length stated two ways
- Cannot cut frozen food or bones
- Plain edge only
Performance notes
The chrome-rich steel resists rust better than the common grade, and forging gives the blade its shape and strength. A plain edge suits clean slicing of meat and vegetables, but the description warns that frozen or hard objects such as bones will damage a knife like this.
Specifications
| Model | 814 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 20 centimeters (specs); 27 cm (title) |
| Size | 7.9" |
| Weight | 260 g |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Color | Silver |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Back Thickness | 0.09 inches (2.2 mm) |
| Manufacturer Model Number | 814 |
Closest rivals on specs
MIYABI 6000MCT Gyutoh 8" Steel- Item Weight 0.57 vs 0.46 pounds (+24%)
Shun Classic 7" Asian Cook's Knife- BladeLength 7.9 vs 7 inches (+13%)
- Item Weight 0.57 vs 0.5 pounds (+14%)
- Size 7.9 vs 7 inches (+13%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Misono 440 No. 814 gyuto need any setup?
No. It is a single forged knife with a wood handle, and the listing gives no assembly steps.
How long is the Misono 440 No. 814 gyuto blade?
The title says 27 cm, while the specs say 20 centimeters and a size of 7.9 inches. The listing does not resolve the difference.
Can the Misono 440 No. 814 gyuto cut bones?
No. The description says it cannot be used on frozen or hard objects such as bones.
What steel is the Misono 440 No. 814 made of?
The description says 16 chrome stainless steel, which it calls more rust resistant than conventional 13 chrome stainless steel.