Shun Kanso 5.5" Hollow Ground Santoku Knife

Shun Kanso 5.5" Hollow Ground Santoku Knife

• ALL PURPOSE KITCHEN KNIFE: The Shun Kanso 5.5-inch Hollow Ground Santoku Knife is expertly designed for all the basic kitchen cutting tasks and is shorter than a standard chef’s knife for increased agility and maneuverability.
• 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.