Misen's name comes from "mise en place" - an important culinary term meaning "in place". Chefs practice their "mise" every day as they set up their stations before serving. Practicing "mise" means preparing properly and using the right ingredients and tools to cook better. Cook better with proper preparation using quality tools. Since its launch on Kickstarter in 2015, Misen has evolved a bit. We've expanded from a single chef's knife to a full line of amazing knives, cookware and prep tools.