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MISONO Misono
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MakerMisono CutleryRegionSeki, Gifu
MarksMISONOSteelsMolybdenum-vanadium stainless, VG10
Knife types madeGyuto, Santoku, Petty, Sujihiki, Honesuki, Pan-kiriMain useWestern-style chef's knife: meat, large vegetables, rocking cuts.
Recommended whetstone1000 → 3000 JIS · how to sharpenMaintenanceWipe dry after use. Dishwasher still not recommended — the heat and detergent dull the edge and loosen handles.
What this mark means
MISONO reads Misono. It is an etched logo or Latin-letter mark used by Misono Cutlery (ミソノ刃物), Seki, Gifu — the Seki region. Dragon engraving on the Swedish-carbon line.
About the maker
Seki maker of Western-style professional knives: UX10 (Swedish stainless), 440, Molybdenum, and the Swedish carbon 'EU' line with the dragon engraving. No kanji on the blade — it reads MISONO.
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