Shun Kanso Chefs Knife 20cm - Gift Boxed

Shun Kanso 20cm Chef's Knife is part of the Shun Kanso series. Kanso is a design principle based on Zen philosophy. It means simplicity, but simplicity that is achieved by eliminating the non-essential. In Kanso, we took away anything that doesnt matter and kept everything that does: high-performance steel, razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control. The steel is Japanese AUS10Ahighly refined, high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel that takes a razor-sharp edge and holds it longer. Kanso's Heritage finish hides scratches and gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age. 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. Full-tang construction provides strength, balance, and easy cutting control. Like all Shun knives, Kanso is sharpened to a 160 cutting angle each side to cut cleanly and help preserve foods freshness and best taste.

Specifications

• A multi-purpose knife treasured by Japanese master chefs
• Japanese AUS10A highly refined high-carbon vanadium stainless steel construction
• Heritage finish blade hides scratches and gives a rustic look that just improves with age
• Contoured handle is constructed of Tagayasan, an extremely dense wood traditionally used to create Samurai iron sword wood handle; provides strength, balance, and easy cutting control; full tang
• 60 Rockwell rating in hardness; hand-sharpened 160 double-bevel blade
• Blade length: 20cm (8 - in)
• The razor-sharp, easy sharpening benefits of carbon steel & easier maintenance
• Handcrafted in Seki Japan