Shun Kanso 5.5" Hollow Ground Santoku Knife, Handcrafted Japanese All Purpose Knife, AUS10A Stainless Steel Blade, Tagayasan Handle, Versatile Japanese Cutting Tool for Professional and Home Chefs

Shun Kanso 5.5" Hollow Ground Santoku Knife, Handcrafted Japanese All Purpose Knife, AUS10A Stainless Steel Blade, Tagayasan Handle, Versatile Japanese Cutting Tool for Professional and Home Chefs

• 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.