

Full-tang construction provides strength, balance, and easy cutting control. In Kanso, we took away anything that doesnt matter and kept everything that does: high-performance steel. The handle is made of a wood called tagayasan or wenge, which is sometimes known in Japan as “iron sword wood.” The handle contouring enables an easy chef's grip. Kanso's Heritage finish hides scratches and gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age. The steel is Japanese AUS10A-highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel that takes a razor-sharp edge and holds it longer. Blade of highly refined, high-carbon vanadium stainless steel takes and holds a razor-sharp edge.

Its flat blade can also be used to smash garlic cloves or tenderize meat. The Asian utility knife is a multi-tasking blade with a sharp tip for peeling, skinning and shaving, and long straight edge for portioning meat. Plainly put: with this Asian utility knife, nothing is lacking and nothing is superfluous. Like all Shun knives, Kanso is sharpened to 16 degrees on each side. 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. A multi-purpose, must-have knife in Asian kitchens Hand-sharpened 16 double-bevel blade (32 comprehensive) Heritage finish hides scratches, gives Kanso a. Influenced by the Zen principle of simplicity, the Shun Kanso collection was designed with only the indispensable elements in mind: high-performance steel, a razor-sharp edge, perfect balance and precision handling. It means “simplicity,” but simplicity that is achieved by eliminating the non-essential. Kanso is a design principle based on Zen philosophy.

Asian Utility is part of the Shun Kanso series. Once you use it, you'll find yourself reaching for this precision knife more and more often. Use the tip and razor-sharp edge for everything from skinning fish to shaving vegetables. Every part of this knife can be put to use. (You'll want a heavier cleaver for breaking bones.) Instead, the Kanso Asian Utility Knife is adept at processing quantities of vegetables for stir fry and thinly slicing meats. While it may look like a meat cleaver, it isn't. Once you use it, you'll find yourself reaching for this precision knife more and more often.The Shun Kanso Asian Utility Knife is a beautiful multi-tasking blade-from its sharp tip, which can be used to peel ginger, to its long, straight edge, perfect for portioning meat. Instead, this Asian Utility Knife is adept at processing quantities of vegetables for stir fry and thinly slicing meats. Use the tip and razor-sharp edge for everything from skinning fish to shaving vegetables. The Shun Kanso Asian Utility Knife features a beautiful multi-tasking blade from its sharp tip, which can be used to peel ginger, to its long, straight edge, perfect for portioning meat. 3 Pounds Blade Material: High Carbon Stainless Steel Handle. Every part of this knife can be put to use. Specifications Dimensions (Overall): 1 Inches (H) x 2 Inches (W) x 12.5 Inches (D) Weight. The long, straight edge is perfect for everything from slicing. The long, straight edge is perfect for everything from. (You'll want a heavier cleaver for breaking bones.) Instead, the Kanso Asian Utility Knife is adept at processing quantities of vegetables for stir fry and thinly slicing meats. Incredibly versatile, the Shun Kanso Asian utility knife lets you use every part of the blade. Incredibly versatile, the Shun Kanso Asian utility knife lets you use every part of the blade. Slice and peel with the edge, smash with the flat, and tenderize with the back of the blade. Shaped like a cleaver, but made for more delicate work, the the Kanso Asian Utility Knife is adept at processing quantities of vegetables for stir fry and thinly slicing meats. The Shun Kanso Asian Utility Knife is a multi-purpose tool. While it may look like a meat cleaver, it isn't. The Shun Kanso Asian Utility Knife is beautiful multi-tasking bladefrom its sharp tip, which can be used to peel ginger, to its long, straight edge, perfect for portioning meat. Designed for top performance with high-quality materials and thoughtful details, Shuns. The Shun Kanso Asian Utility Knife is a beautiful multi-tasking bladeÑfrom its sharp tip, which can be used to peel ginger, to its long, straight edge, perfect for portioning meat. Shop Kanso 7 Asian Utility Knife online at. Shun Knives: Kanso Asian Utility Knife 7" - SWT0767
