Pros will say that if you only own one knife, it should be a chef’s knife. Because it magically minces the smallest clove of garlic as beautifully as it halves the toughest squash. Some of us, especially those with smaller hands, will be much happier with this slightly smaller take, which is a bit easier to control but every bit as effective. It’s a staff fave.
Pros will say that if you only own one knife, it should be a chef’s knife. Because it magically minces the smallest clove of garlic as beautifully as it halves the toughest squash. Some of us, especially those with smaller hands, will be much happier with this slightly smaller take, which is a bit easier to control but every bit as effective. It’s a staff fave.
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The lowest price for Misen Short Chef Knife - 6.8 Inch Professional Kitchen Knife - High Carbon Steel Ultra Sharp Chef's Knife, Black right now is $118.25 at Amazon.com.au, compared across 2 retailers.
The all-time low was $116.55 on 6 June 2026 — today's price is 1% above the lowest ever. This is at or near its all-time low — a good time to buy.
Prices last updated 9 June 2026.
Misen Short Chef Knife - 6.8 Inch Professional Kitchen Knife - High Carbon Steel Ultra Sharp Chef's Knife, Black
Pros will say that if you only own one knife, it should be a chef’s knife. Because it magically minces the smallest clove of garlic as beautifully as it halves the toughest squash. Some of us, especially those with smaller hands, will be much happier with this slightly smaller take, which is a bit easier to control but every bit as effective. It’s a staff fave.
Pros will say that if you only own one knife, it should be a chef’s knife. Because it magically minces the smallest clove of garlic as beautifully as it halves the toughest squash. Some of us, especially those with smaller hands, will be much happier with this slightly smaller take, which is a bit easier to control but every bit as effective. It’s a staff fave.
Last updated at 09/06/2026 17:01:55
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Misen 6.8" Chef Knife High Carbon Japanese AUS-10 Stainless Steel Hybrid German & Japanese Blade Precision Kitchen Knife For Professionals & Home
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originally posted on misen.com
My hands are small and when a visiting chef recently told me that the full-sized chef’s knife was really too big and cumbersome for my small hands and that a shorter knife would probably be easier for me to handle, I went back to the Misen website to see if they had something smaller that would work for me. To my delight, Misen offered a shorter Chef’s knife, so I decided to order it and give it a try. IT IS PERFECT and I can do the “pinch grip” that the Misen knife handling tips suggests without feeling awkward and out of control. The Misen Short Chef’s Knife is now MY “go to” knife for chopping and slicing vegetables; mincing garlic; slicing meats for sautéing and stir frying. I still use the Misen full-sized Chef’s Knife for slicing larger cuts of meat and ... MoreMy hands are small and when a visiting chef recently told me that the full-sized chef’s knife was really too big and cumbersome for my small hands and that a shorter knife would probably be easier for me to handle, I went back to the Misen website to see if they had something smaller that would work for me. To my delight, Misen offered a shorter Chef’s knife, so I decided to order it and give it a try. IT IS PERFECT and I can do the “pinch grip” that the Misen knife handling tips suggests without feeling awkward and out of control. The Misen Short Chef’s Knife is now MY “go to” knife for chopping and slicing vegetables; mincing garlic; slicing meats for sautéing and stir frying. I still use the Misen full-sized Chef’s Knife for slicing larger cuts of meat and poultry, but the Misen Short Chef’s Knife has improved my chef’s knife cutting skills immensely! Thank you Misenfor making such quality cooking tools!
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This is by far my favorite every day knife! It slices everything effortlessly from small cloves of garlic to meat. So happy I found this brand! I now have 2 short chef's knives and couldn't be happier. If you are a home chef who appreciates good knives, you must try this knife, especially at the reduced price (website much higher). Enjoy!
originally posted on misen.co
All Misen knives are amazing considering the price. I have the full set but the regular 8" chef knife was a bit longer than my small hands needed. I was excited to see them come out with a short chef knife. I do prefer the blade length and profile of this shorter knife, but the primary drawback is that the balance is not the same as with the 8" chef or the santoku. The short chef knife is more handle-heavy, and where their other knives have their fulcrum right at the start of the sloped bolster (great for a pinchgrip) this one's fulcrum is about a half inch further down the handle. I wish they had taken a bit of weight off the handle to keep the same balance.All this to say, others may prefer a slightly more handle-heavy knife. With the balance difference and more ... MoreAll Misen knives are amazing considering the price. I have the full set but the regular 8" chef knife was a bit longer than my small hands needed. I was excited to see them come out with a short chef knife. I do prefer the blade length and profile of this shorter knife, but the primary drawback is that the balance is not the same as with the 8" chef or the santoku. The short chef knife is more handle-heavy, and where their other knives have their fulcrum right at the start of the sloped bolster (great for a pinchgrip) this one's fulcrum is about a half inch further down the handle. I wish they had taken a bit of weight off the handle to keep the same balance.All this to say, others may prefer a slightly more handle-heavy knife. With the balance difference and more sloped blade this one is actually better for rocking and feels more like a German style knife. Take that as you may.
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Misen 6.8" Chef Knife High Carbon Japanese AUS-10 Stainless Steel Hybrid German & Japanese Blade Precision Kitchen Knife For Professionals & Home
Delivery $28.44
My hands are small and when a visiting chef recently told me that the full-sized chef’s knife was really too big and cumbersome for my small hands and that a shorter knife would probably be easier for me to handle, I went back to the Misen website to see if they had something smaller that would work for me. To my delight, Misen offered a shorter Chef’s knife, so I decided to order it and give it a try. IT IS PERFECT and I can do the “pinch grip” that the Misen knife handling tips suggests without feeling awkward and out of control. The Misen Short Chef’s Knife is now MY “go to” knife for chopping and slicing vegetables; mincing garlic; slicing meats for sautéing and stir frying. I still use the Misen full-sized Chef’s Knife for slicing larger cuts of meat and ... MoreMy hands are small and when a visiting chef recently told me that the full-sized chef’s knife was really too big and cumbersome for my small hands and that a shorter knife would probably be easier for me to handle, I went back to the Misen website to see if they had something smaller that would work for me. To my delight, Misen offered a shorter Chef’s knife, so I decided to order it and give it a try. IT IS PERFECT and I can do the “pinch grip” that the Misen knife handling tips suggests without feeling awkward and out of control. The Misen Short Chef’s Knife is now MY “go to” knife for chopping and slicing vegetables; mincing garlic; slicing meats for sautéing and stir frying. I still use the Misen full-sized Chef’s Knife for slicing larger cuts of meat and poultry, but the Misen Short Chef’s Knife has improved my chef’s knife cutting skills immensely! Thank you Misenfor making such quality cooking tools!
This is by far my favorite every day knife! It slices everything effortlessly from small cloves of garlic to meat. So happy I found this brand! I now have 2 short chef's knives and couldn't be happier. If you are a home chef who appreciates good knives, you must try this knife, especially at the reduced price (website much higher). Enjoy!
All Misen knives are amazing considering the price. I have the full set but the regular 8" chef knife was a bit longer than my small hands needed. I was excited to see them come out with a short chef knife. I do prefer the blade length and profile of this shorter knife, but the primary drawback is that the balance is not the same as with the 8" chef or the santoku. The short chef knife is more handle-heavy, and where their other knives have their fulcrum right at the start of the sloped bolster (great for a pinchgrip) this one's fulcrum is about a half inch further down the handle. I wish they had taken a bit of weight off the handle to keep the same balance.All this to say, others may prefer a slightly more handle-heavy knife. With the balance difference and more ... MoreAll Misen knives are amazing considering the price. I have the full set but the regular 8" chef knife was a bit longer than my small hands needed. I was excited to see them come out with a short chef knife. I do prefer the blade length and profile of this shorter knife, but the primary drawback is that the balance is not the same as with the 8" chef or the santoku. The short chef knife is more handle-heavy, and where their other knives have their fulcrum right at the start of the sloped bolster (great for a pinchgrip) this one's fulcrum is about a half inch further down the handle. I wish they had taken a bit of weight off the handle to keep the same balance.All this to say, others may prefer a slightly more handle-heavy knife. With the balance difference and more sloped blade this one is actually better for rocking and feels more like a German style knife. Take that as you may.
Yes, the larger Chef's Knife is king but this shorter chef's knife comes in handy with so many other tasks in my kitchen. I find using it more often than the larger checks knife. Small kitchen, small jobs. It's perfect. Just take care of it like Misen tells you and it keeps its luster and sharpness. I'm giving one as a gift this Christmas, and maybe a few other Misen knives with it.
I absolutely LOVE my Misen Chef Knife. It feels great in my hand, cuts effortlessly, and is just a joy to work with. So I thought what-ta-hey, I'll see how the short version is. Well, it's basically another Chef Knife with about an inch shorter blade. It cuts the same, handles well, feels great in my hand, etc. But being a bit shorter, it is absolutely fabulous for those really precise cuts (such as slicing garlic cloves wafer thin). And it's lighter than it's full-size brother, so my wife can also use it with ease without tiring from the heft of a bigger chef knife. And even with that "lighterness" (I don't think that's an actual word - yet), it's still strong enough to handle the tough cuts like sweet potatoes and remain sharp. At this point, I have 5 Misen ... MoreI absolutely LOVE my Misen Chef Knife. It feels great in my hand, cuts effortlessly, and is just a joy to work with. So I thought what-ta-hey, I'll see how the short version is. Well, it's basically another Chef Knife with about an inch shorter blade. It cuts the same, handles well, feels great in my hand, etc. But being a bit shorter, it is absolutely fabulous for those really precise cuts (such as slicing garlic cloves wafer thin). And it's lighter than it's full-size brother, so my wife can also use it with ease without tiring from the heft of a bigger chef knife. And even with that "lighterness" (I don't think that's an actual word - yet), it's still strong enough to handle the tough cuts like sweet potatoes and remain sharp. At this point, I have 5 Misen knives, with another on the way. They are all fantastically good. And you just can't beat the prices compared to other, higher-end knives (yes, I have some of those too - they look very pretty sitting on the shelf). From a cost-effectiveness standpoint, IMHO Misen has set a new standard. Well done, Misen!
How did I ever live without Misen knives?Until you've had one in your hand and sliced a red pepper or tomato and witness the blade effortlessly slicing with the help of gravity and Misen's recommended grip on the knife, you haven't sliced! I've never owned or used a knife that sliced with so much precision and little effort.Two holidays ago, I spent $400 on a popular German knife set, thinking they should wow me. I was so underwhelmed. They did the job but they never sliced like a Misen. They cut like any other knife which means it took effort and the slicing/cutting wasn't always smooth. Don't get me wrong, I was happy when I got new knives but when I got my first Misen knive, I was rather elated, taking pictures, sharing with friends (OK, my life is boring but ... MoreHow did I ever live without Misen knives?Until you've had one in your hand and sliced a red pepper or tomato and witness the blade effortlessly slicing with the help of gravity and Misen's recommended grip on the knife, you haven't sliced! I've never owned or used a knife that sliced with so much precision and little effort.Two holidays ago, I spent $400 on a popular German knife set, thinking they should wow me. I was so underwhelmed. They did the job but they never sliced like a Misen. They cut like any other knife which means it took effort and the slicing/cutting wasn't always smooth. Don't get me wrong, I was happy when I got new knives but when I got my first Misen knive, I was rather elated, taking pictures, sharing with friends (OK, my life is boring but having a sharp knife is oddly satisfying).But buying one Misen knife was a gamechanger. In fact, I am buying two more Misen knives to make my three-knife collection all that my kitchen needs. The German knives are being handed down to the kids. Don't wait until you're my age to buy good knives. Do it now and take a lifetime to enjoy them. Like I said, oddly satisfying.If you enjoy the kitchen and cooking, this is an inexpensive way to never grab a dull knife from the drawer again. It's well built and very handsome in the kitchen--a little work of art. Happy slicing.
The short chef's knife is my go to knife in the kitchen. I spent a lot of time reading about other knives and for some reason I took a chance on Misen, knowing little about the company. Glad I did. Very fair price for a great knife. It is light and cuts through large carrots like butter. I feel like a Sushi chef when I slice cucumbers so thin I can see through them. Great knife.
I just love my new Misen mini Chefs Knife. I tried first cutting tomatoes and it was like cutting through butter without hardly even trying to cut them and sliced so thin you wouldn’t believe it. Next we made a 4 lb pork loin in the air fryer. I took it out and let it rest for 10 minutes went and grabbed my new knife and to my surprise I cut and sliced every inch of that meat with precision and pieces so thin you would swear it was done with an electric slicer. The crazy thing is I cut the whole thing with hardly any effort as the knife sliced through again like butter with hardly any effort whatsoever. I immediately cleaned sanitized and dried the knife and put it away. In conclusion I would have to say I’am just in love with this blue Misen knife. I personally ... MoreI just love my new Misen mini Chefs Knife. I tried first cutting tomatoes and it was like cutting through butter without hardly even trying to cut them and sliced so thin you wouldn’t believe it. Next we made a 4 lb pork loin in the air fryer. I took it out and let it rest for 10 minutes went and grabbed my new knife and to my surprise I cut and sliced every inch of that meat with precision and pieces so thin you would swear it was done with an electric slicer. The crazy thing is I cut the whole thing with hardly any effort as the knife sliced through again like butter with hardly any effort whatsoever. I immediately cleaned sanitized and dried the knife and put it away. In conclusion I would have to say I’am just in love with this blue Misen knife. I personally like the smaller size which makes it more like a fillet knife and a chefs knife all in one. A little pricey but hey in my opinion well worth it !!! Thanks 🙏🏻
I had one really nice sharp knife in my block and was looking for another, slightly smaller knife of similar quality. This was it. This knife feels sturdy, cuts very well, and stays sharp. I wasn’t as familiar with the brand, but I had seen other reviews and come across the brand in searches. I was not disappointed. I would recommend the knife and the brand!
My daughter got me a Misen Santoku knife last year and I love it so much that this year I got her the short chef's knife and the paring knife. She told me the other day with the short chef's knife that cutting raw chicken was almost shockingly easy, "like cutting through butter." It's not only sharp, but it's light, easy to hold and feels perfectly balanced. The price can't be beat and although my husband and I have several older knives of very good quality, the Santoku is the one we compete for. I also have to comment on the excellent customer service. The first knife I ordered evidently got lost in the Christmas rush and after several quickly-answered emails, I was sent a replacement knife which arrived the day before Christmas. Thank you Misen
