The Kanso 7-inch, hollow ground Santoku kitchen knife is a beautiful, Asian-inspired Multi-Purpose Kitchen Knife. A Santoku is similar to but smaller than a chef's knife for smooth maneuverability and increased control. This must-have blade is created from Japanese high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel, which takes a sharp edge and holds it longer. Handle is contoured Tagayasan, sometimes known in Japan as “iron sword wood, " for striking looks and durability. Kanso is a design principle based on Zen philosophy. It means “simplicity, " and Kanso provides what is most essential in a quality kitchen knife: high-performance steel, razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control. Use the Shun Kanso Santoku for slicing, dicing, cutting and preparing a dinner, breakfast, or lunch in the kitchen. Enjoy the meal prep experience with a professional-grade knife. Pair with other items in the Kanso series for a complete kitchen knife set that will impress any cook, host, or chef.
- ALL PURPOSE KITCHEN KNIFE: The Shun Kanso 7-inch Hollow Ground Santoku Knife is expertly designed for slicing vegetables, proteins and fruit with an easy maneuverability, 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, “simplicity.” 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. Features hollow ground indentations for food release and friction reduction.
- DURABLE HANDLE: Made with contoured tagayasan, known as “iron sword wood,” 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.
- ALL PURPOSE KITCHEN KNIFE: The Shun Kanso 7-inch Hollow Ground Santoku Knife is expertly designed for slicing vegetables, proteins and fruit with an easy maneuverability, 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, “simplicity.” 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. Features hollow ground indentations for food release and friction reduction.
- DURABLE HANDLE: Made with contoured tagayasan, known as “iron sword wood,” 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.
