Shun Kanso 6" Utility Knife

Shun Kanso 6" Utility Knife

• 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.

The Shun Kanso 6-inch Utility Knife is perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Due to its smaller size, many cooks prefer it as an alternative to the chef’s knife. The slightly curved belly enables it to do moderate rocking cuts. It’s nimble enough to peel an onion in hand, then slice it up in short order. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich—from thin-skinned vegetables such as tomatoes, to meats and cheeses. The Shun Kanso 6-inch Utility Knife 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. Kanso's Heritage finish hides scratches and gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age. The handle is made of Tagayasan wood, sometimes known as “iron sword wood." The handle contouring enables an easy chef's 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. Hand-crafted in Seki City, Japan, Kanso is essential simplicity: a simple kitchen knife that simply performs.