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Shun Kanso 5-inch Asian Multi-Prep Knife

Shun Kanso 5-inch Asian Multi-Prep Knife

Shun calls the 5-inch Kanso Asian multi-prep knife a Japanese-style boning knife, the shape known as a honesuki. The triangular blade and pointed tip work around poultry joints to separate thighs and wings cleanly. Traditional honesukis have a single-bevel edge, and this Kanso version is sharpened on both sides, which makes it approachable for left- and right-handed cooks alike.

The same knife handles small fruit and vegetable prep, which is why Shun calls it multi-prep. In the Kanso BBQ set, it takes care of poultry and trimming.

For Larger Cuts

The Kanso Boning and Fillet Knife has a longer, curved blade.

SKU: SWT0729

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Specifications

Model: SWT0729
Series: Shun Kanso
Type: Asian multi-prep knife (Japanese-style boning knife, honesuki)
Blade length: 5 inches (127mm)
Handle length: 4.8 inches (122mm)
Overall length: 10.0 inches
Blade height: 1.5 inches
Weight: 3.4 oz (96g)
Steel: AUS10A high-carbon vanadium stainless steel, single-steel construction
Edge: 16° each side, double bevel
Finish: Heritage stonewash finish, which hides scratches
Handle: Contoured Tagayasan (wenge) wood, left unstabilized; full tang
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

Blade Length (Inches)	5 in.
Blade Length (mm)	127 mm
Blade Width (inches)	1.535
Grind	50/50 Bevel
Steel Type	AUS10
Rockwell Hardness	59/60
Stainless	Yes
Handle Material	Tagayasan Wood
Spine Thickness (mm)	2
Brand	Shun
Country of Manufacture	Japan
SKU	SWT0729
Manufacturer's Part Number	SWT0729
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$144.00

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