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Shun Kanso 7-inch Asian Utility Knife
The 7-inch Kanso Asian utility knife has a tall, nearly rectangular blade in the style of a Chinese cleaver, but thin and light enough for slicing. It chops vegetables for a stir-fry, slices meat thinly for hot pot and scoops the cut food from the board on its broad face.The flat of the blade also crushes garlic or ginger with one press. Its single-steel AUS10A edge is keen and easy to maintain, and the contoured Tagayasan handle balances the tall blade. Cooks who prefer a cleaver-style knife for everyday work will find it a versatile primary blade, and it makes a distinctive gift.
Vegetable Knife OptionsThe 6.5-inch Hollow Ground Nakiri is a dedicated vegetable knife. Learn More$164.95 -
Shun Kanso 8-inch Chef's Knife
Kanso takes its name from the Japanese design principle of simplicity, and the 8-inch chef’s knife is the series’ all-purpose blade. Shun shapes it for push cuts through vegetables, and the blade can also be rocked gently through fresh herbs.Kanso blades are made from a single steel, AUS10A, a high-carbon stainless refined with vanadium for a fine grain and a keen, durable edge. Shun notes that this mono-construction is easier to maintain than a layered blade. The rustic Heritage finish hides the scratches of daily use, which makes it functionally superior for cooks who dislike the upkeep of polished or Damascus finishes, and the contoured Tagayasan handle, a dense, dark wood, gives a secure grip. For a cook buying a first Japanese knife, it delivers Shun’s edge and craftsmanship in a plain, practical form, and it also suits professionals who want a hard-working blade.
Kanso AlternativesIf you want a showpiece knife for a magnetic rack, the Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife or Shun Premier 8-inch Chef’s Knife may suit you better; the Kanso is built for the cutting board. For a flatter profile, see the 7-inch Hollow Ground Santoku. The Kanso 3-Piece Starter Set includes this knife. Learn More$144.95
