About this item

• ASIAN UTILITY KNIFE: The Shun Kanso 7-inch Asian Utility Knife is expertly designed with a wide blade specially designed to make use of all parts of the blade, making it an indispensable tool for any cook.
• ESSENTIAL SIMPLICITY: Named after a design principle influenced by Zen philosophy, the Kanso series reflects its definition, 鈥渟implicity.鈥?Created with the most essential elements, this Kanso knife delivers effortless performance.
• REFINED SHARPNESS: Crafted from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel refined with vanadium, this knife delivers razor-sharp precision with a 16-degree edge.
• DURABLE HANDLE: Made with contoured tagayasan, known as 鈥渋ron sword wood,鈥?this full-tang handle offers a comfortable and secure grip for both left and right-handed users. The butt also functions as a bottle opener and hanging hook.
• JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each Shun knife is meticulously handcrafted in Japan, reflecting a legacy of traditional knife-making expertise and a dedication to superior quality. Supported by free sharpening and honing.

The Shun Kanso 7-inch Asian Utility Knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed with a wide blade for effortlessly prepping vegetables and slicing meats with precision. Specially designed to make use of all parts of the blade, this knife features a flat side that can be used to smash garlic, a sharp tip for peeling, and a long, straight edge for portioning meat. Made with AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel reinforced with vanadium and an angled, tagayasan wood handle, this multipurpose knife is strong, durable and precise. The butt of the knife is designed to function as a bottle opener and allows for easy hanging on knife hooks. Supported by free sharpening and honing. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Kanso Asian Utility Knife adds essential simplicity to any cooking knife collection.