Shun Kanso 5 1/2 inch Santoku

Description: The Shun Kanso 5.5 inch Santoku with a Hollow Ground edge is Shun's latest knife innovation. Kanso knives are pure technological genius. The Kanso blade looks different than other knife blades because of its metallurgy. The high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel in this blade provides a razor sharp edge. The crystalline structure of this special steel enables you to easily maintain this incredibly sharp edge. The heritage finish of the Kanso knife blade beautifies with age and use. The tagayasan wood used for making the handle is extremely dense. It is the traditional wood used to make samurai swords. Full tang construction adds strength and improves balance. As with all Shun knives, the Kanso Santoku knife is hand crafted in Japan with careful attention to detail. It comes with a lifetime warranty from Shun. MetroKitchen Our eBay Store About Us Contact Us Add to Favorite Sellers --> Shun Kanso 5 1/2 inch Santoku - Hollow Edge 109.95 --> When it comes to your kitchen, its all about finding the tool that are just right for you. If you prefer a smaller knife, may we suggest you try the Shun Kanso 5.5-in. Santoku? In size, its smaller than our full-sized santoku, but still offers all the performance you expect from a favorite kitchen tool. Its in-between weight and size make this santoku perfect for medium-sized kitchen tasks, from slicing carrots and shallots to mincing herbs to cutting chocolate or butter. The hollow-grounds on the blade help food release more quickly, making food preparation even easier. Cooks with smaller hands or those who simply prefer a more compact knife may find that this slightly smaller santoku becomes a top go-to knife. Some cooks have told us they use it in place of a paring knife or find it to be the ideal size for cutting up breakfast fruit. The Shun Kanso 5.5-in. Hollow-Ground Santoku is part of the Shun Kanso series. Kanso is a design principle based on Zen philosophy. It means “simplicity,” but simplicity that is achieved by eliminating the non-essential. In Kanso, we took away anything that doesn’t matter and kept everything that does: high-performance steel, razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control. The steel is Japanese AUS10A—highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel that takes a razor-sharp edge and holds it longer. Kansos Heritage finish hides scratches and gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age. The handle is made of a wood called tagayasan or wenge, which is sometimes known in Japan as “iron sword wood.” The handle contouring enables an easy chefs grip. Full-tang construction provides strength, balance, and easy cutting control. Like all Shun knives, Kanso is sharpened to a 16° cutting angle each side to cut cleanly and help preserve food’s freshness and best taste. A multi-purpose, must-have knife in Asian kitchens Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive) Heritage finish hides scratches, gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age Steel: AUS10A—high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel Contoured tagayasan or wenge wood Blade length: 5.5 in. (14 cm) Handcrafted in Japan Shun Kanso 5.5 inch Santoku with a Hollow Ground edge is Shun's latest knife innovation. Kanso knives are pure technological genius. The Kanso blade looks different than other knife blades because of its metallurgy. The high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel in this blade provides a razor sharp edge. The crystalline structure of this special steel enables you to easily maintain this incredibly sharp edge. The heritage finish of the Kanso knife blade beautifies with age and use. The tagayasan wood used for making the handle is extremely dense. It is the traditional wood used to make samurai swords. Full tang construction adds strength and improves balance. As with all Shun knives, the Kanso Santoku knife is hand crafted in Japan with careful attention to detail. It comes with a lifetime warranty from Shun.--> Product Details Size 5.5" UPC MPN: SWT0727 The Shun Kanso 5.5 inch Santoku with a Hollow Ground edge is Shun's latest knife innovation. Kanso knives are pure technological genius. The Kanso blade looks different than other knife blades because of its metallurgy. The high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel in this blade provides a razor sharp edge. The crystalline structure of this special steel enables you to easily maintain this incredibly sharp edge. The heritage finish of the Kanso knife blade beautifies with age and use. The tagayasan wood used for making the handle is extremely dense. It is the traditional wood used to make samurai swords. Full tang construction adds strength and improves balance. As with all Shun knives, the Kanso Santoku knife is hand crafted in Japan with careful attention to detail. It comes with a lifetime warranty from Shun. -->

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Location: Atlanta, Georgia

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