Shun’s Kanso line is based on a Zen philosophy meaning Simplicity. For this series, Shun eliminated everything that was not essential to creating an excellent knife. Shun’s requirements for a high-quality knife are: high-quality steel, a razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control. Kanso blades are made from a highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium Japanese stainless steel capable of taking a razor-sharp edge and holding it longer than other blades. The blades have a Heritage finish designed to hide scratches and give the knife a rustic look that improves with age. The handles are made from tagayasan wood and are contoured to fit comfortably in your hand. These knives have a full tang to give the knives strength and perfect balance.
Includes:
3.5” paring knife
6” Utility knife
8” Chef’s knife
Honing steel
Slimline Bamboo block
Features:
AUS10A blades; high-carbon stainless steel offers strength, corrosion resistance, hardness, and wear resistance; added vanadium refines the steel grain enabling a razor-sharp 16° edge, each side
Contoured tagayasan (or wenge) wood handle; known as “iron sword wood” is noted for denseness, durability, and beauty – with an easy, comfortable chef’s grip
Full-tang construction for durability and precision balance
Handcrafted in Japan