Shun Kanso 6" Utility Knife

Sur La Table Shun Kanso 6" Utility Knife

Product Features

• KITCHEN UTILITY KNIFE: The Shun Kanso 6-inch Utility Knife is expertly designed for multipurpose use where precise cuts are needed, 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.
• 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.

Specifications

Description

The Shun Kanso 6-inch Utility Knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed for effortlessly prepping vegetables and slicing meats and cheeses with precision. In between a chef’s knife and paring knife with a narrow, straighter blade, this versatile knife is ideal for making precise cuts such as trimming broccoli, green beans, tomatoes and other small vegetables. 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 Utility Knife adds essential simplicity to any cooking knife collection.