The Misono Swedish Carbon Steel Gyuto is a multi-purpose Western style knife, designed for slicing meat, fish, and cutting a head of cabbage and more. It's also useful for those in the meat industry who cut large amounts of meat. Misono is one of the leading Japanese knife companies in Seki, Japan. Although established in 1935, Misono has over 800 years of blade smith history and traditions. The production process is very similar to that of traditional Japanese style knives, as each knife is hand-crafted. Skilled craftsmen create the finest cutlery by traditional techniques combined with the latest modern technologies. Misono is Japan's oldest Western-style knife maker, ensuring long lasting edge retention for professional use.