Kanso is a design principle based on Zen philosophy. It means "simplicity" but it is a simplicity that is achieved by concentrating solely on what is most essential. When it comes to Shun's Kanso cutlery, essential means high-performance steel, a razor sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control. Kanso is simple - and beautiful - kitchen cutlery that simply performs.
 
Layered Steel
As in all Shun knives, the steel is essential to the performance of the cutting edge. The Kanso line features Japanese AUS10A blade steel - a highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel that takes a razor-sharp edge and holds it longer.
 
VEGETABLE KNIFE: A traditional Japanese-style vegetable knife, the Shun Kanso 6.5-inch Hollow Ground Nakiri Knife is a favorite of professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts for preparing fruits and vegetables.
STRAIGHT BLADE: The straight blade, edge, and spine make this Japanese knife perfect for simple push cuts. The blunt end makes it extra safe to use and hollow-ground indentations help food release from the blade.
HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel refined with Vanadium, this cooking knife is strong, corrosion resistant, wear resistant, and razor sharp.
BEAUTIFUL, DURABLE HANDLE: Made with contoured tagayasan, known as "iron sword wood," the full-tang handle construction is dense, durable, beautiful and offers a secure grip with precision balance. Includes Sheath.
TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.
 
11.5" (29.21cm) overall. 6.5" (16.51cm) Heritage finish AUS-10A stainless blade. Wenge wood handle. Hand sharpened 16 degree double-bevel blade. Full, extended tang with lanyard loop.