The Shun Kanso 8" Chef’s Knife is a true kitchen essential, designed to handle a wide variety of cutting tasks with ease. From slicing fruits and vegetables to carving meats and herbs, this versatile Japanese blade delivers precise, clean cuts every time. Handcrafted in Japan, the Kanso features a high-carbon stainless steel blade for exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention. Its heritage finish hides scratches while developing a unique patina over time, adding character with every use. The full-tang construction and contoured tagayasan wood handle ensure balance, control, and comfort, making it a reliable workhorse for professional chefs and home cooks alike. Simple, functional, and beautiful, the Shun Kanso Chef’s Knife embodies the Japanese principle of simplicity.

• THE must-have kitchen knife
• Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
• Heritage finish hides scratches, gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age
• Steel: AUS10A—high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel
• Contoured tagayasan or wenge wood
• Blade length: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
• Handcrafted in Japan