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Shun Kanso 3-Piece Starter Set

Shun Kanso 3-Piece Starter Set

The Kanso 3-piece starter set gathers the three knives at the core of a kitchen, an 8-inch chef’s knife, a 6-inch utility knife and a 3.5-inch paring knife. The chef’s knife handles board work, the utility knife covers cheese and sandwiches, and the parer takes care of peeling in the hand.

The three knives share the same rustic Heritage finish and contoured Tagayasan handle, so the set looks consistent on a magnetic strip or in a drawer. It comes gift boxed, which makes it a natural present for a graduate or a couple setting up a first kitchen. More Kanso knives can be added one at a time as a cook’s skills grow.

With a Block

The Kanso 6-Piece Block Set adds a santoku and a honing steel in a block.

SKU: SWTS0351

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Specifications

Model: SWTS0351
Includes: Kanso 8-inch Chef’s Knife (SWT0706); Kanso 6-inch Utility Knife (SWT0701); Kanso 3.5-inch Paring Knife (SWT0700)
Weight: 27.2 oz (771g)
Steel: AUS10A high-carbon vanadium stainless steel, single-steel construction
Edge: 16° each side, double bevel
Handle: Tagayasan (wenge) wood
Packaging: Gift box
Made in: Japan

Shun Kanso Knives

Knife	Blade	Best for
Paring Knife	3.5 in.	Peeling, trimming
Asian Multi-Prep Knife	5 in.	Poultry, small prep
Hollow Ground Santoku	5.5 in.	Compact all-purpose
Utility Knife	6 in.	Cheese, fruit, sandwiches
Boning and Fillet Knife	6 in.	Meat, fish
Hollow Ground Nakiri	6.5 in.	Vegetables
Hollow Ground Santoku	7 in.	All-purpose push cuts
Asian Utility Knife	7 in.	Vegetables, thin slicing
Chef’s Knife	8 in.	All-purpose
Bread Knife	9 in.	Bread, cakes, pastries
Hollow Ground Brisket Knife	12 in.	Brisket, roasts, ham

For how each shape is used, see our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide.

Care and Use

Hand wash with warm water and a gentle dish soap, then dry with a soft towel. Do not put the knife in the dishwasher or leave it in a sink of soapy water.
Cut on a medium-soft wood board such as hinoki, and avoid glass, stone and ceramic surfaces.
Do not cut bones, joints or frozen food. If the blade sticks, lift it straight up rather than twisting it.

Warranty and Sharpening

Covered by Shun’s limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects in material and construction. Shun sharpens its knives free for as long as you own them; the owner pays shipping and processing.

Additional Info

SKU	SWTS0351
Manufacturer's Part Number	SWTS0351
Grind	50/50 Bevel
Stainless	Yes
Brand	Shun
Country of Manufacture	Japan
Handle Material	Micarta
Rockwell Hardness	59/60
Steel Type	AUS10
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$437.00

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