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5.5-Inch Shun Kanso Hollow-Ground Santoku Smaller Knife Ideal
$ 50.68
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Description
Blade MaterialHigh Carbon Stainless Steel
Brand
Shun
Color
Brown
Handle Material
Tagayasan(Wenge)
Blade Edge
Plain
At 5.5 inches, Shun’s smaller Kanso Hollow-Ground Santoku will quickly become a favorite multi-purpose kitchen knife; in-between size and weight make this blade easy to maneuver
A Santoku is an Asian-inspired chef’s knife; its smaller version rises to the occasion for medium-sized kitchen tasks, such as slicing carrots, mincing herbs and cutting chocolate
High-performance, high-carbon Japanese steel blade holds a razor-sharp, 16-degree, double-bevel edge; hollow-grounds on blade help food release more quickly for added ease in food preparation
Handsome tagayasan wood handle and Heritage blade finish enhance knife’s appeal, making it an ideal gift for the chef, cook, student, aspiring chef, bride, groom, newlyweds, graduate and more
Handcrafted in Japan, Kanso meets the elite standards of all Shun Cutlery; inspired by Zen philosophy, Kanso offers the essential simplicity of a razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision performance
Product Description
When it comes time to reach for a knife that performs smaller kitchen tasks with precision and ease, have Shun’s Kanso 5.5-inch Hollow-Ground Santoku on hand. A smaller version of the full-sized Santoku, this Asian-inspired chef’s blade enables the user to deftly slice, dice, mince, and chop, and will quickly become a favorite go-to blade. This compact knife is ideal for the chef with smaller hands and for those who simply prefer a slightly smaller Santoku. With its gently curved belly and razor-sharp, high-performance steel edge, this blade is well suited to the push cut, a down-and-forward motion, yielding top performances and easy food preparation. The full-tang construction and genuine tagayasan wood contoured handle increase the balance, strength and precision of this remarkable blade. Whether mincing herbs, slicing narrow vegetables, cutting chocolate, slicing fruit or cubing butter, Shun Kanso is the perfect blade choice every time.