Shun Kanso 6-inch Utility Knife

Shun places its 6-inch Kanso utility knife between a chef’s knife and a paring knife in size, with a narrower, straighter blade. It is the knife for cheese and charcuterie, and it trims a steak or halves a sandwich neatly.

It is light and quick in the hand, and the edge stays keen through repeated small jobs. The Kanso starter set includes it alongside the chef’s knife and parer.


Smaller Still

For work in the hand, see the 3.5-inch Paring Knife.

SKU: SWT0701

Availability: In stock

$109.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Model: SWT0701
    • Series: Shun Kanso
    • Type: Utility knife
    • Blade length: 6 inches (152mm)
    • Handle length: 4.5 inches (114mm)
    • Overall length: 10.5 inches
    • Blade height: 1.1 inches
    • Weight: 2.7 oz (77g)
    • 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

    KnifeBladeBest for
    Paring Knife3.5 in.Peeling, trimming
    Asian Multi-Prep Knife5 in.Poultry, small prep
    Hollow Ground Santoku5.5 in.Compact all-purpose
    Utility Knife6 in.Cheese, fruit, sandwiches
    Boning and Fillet Knife6 in.Meat, fish
    Hollow Ground Nakiri6.5 in.Vegetables
    Hollow Ground Santoku7 in.All-purpose push cuts
    Asian Utility Knife7 in.Vegetables, thin slicing
    Chef’s Knife8 in.All-purpose
    Bread Knife9 in.Bread, cakes, pastries
    Hollow Ground Brisket Knife12 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) 6 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 150 mm
    Blade Width (inches) 1.102
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type AUS10
    Rockwell Hardness 59/60
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Tagayasan Wood
    Spine Thickness (mm) 1.8
    Brand Shun
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    SKU SWT0701
    Manufacturer's Part Number SWT0701
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $137.00

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