Shun Kanso
If you have admired the simple lines and effortless grace of Japanese design, you have experienced kanso. 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 doesn’t matter and kept everything that does: high-performance steel, razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control. The steel is Japanese AUS10A—highly 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 tagayasan wood, sometimes known 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 16° cutting angle each side to cut cleanly and help preserve food’s freshness and best taste.

Shun Kanso

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Shun Kanso 6 Pc Steak Knife Set
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Shun Kanso 5" Asian Multi-Prep Knife
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Shun Kanso 6pc Knife Block Set
Shun Kanso 6pc Knife Block Set
$ 459.95 $ 682.00
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Shun Kanso 8" Chef's Knife
Shun Kanso 8" Chef's Knife
$ 129.95 $ 163.00
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Shun Kanso 9" Bread Knife
Shun Kanso 9" Bread Knife
$ 129.95 $ 163.00
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Shun Kanso 3 Pc Starter Knife Set
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Shun Kanso 4 Pc Steak Knife Set
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Shun Kanso 5 Pc Starter Block Set
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Shun Kanso 3 Pc Build-a-Block Set
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Shun Kanso 4 Piece BBQ Knife Set
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Shun Kanso 6" Utility Knife
Shun Kanso 6" Utility Knife
$ 94.95 $ 119.00
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Shun Kanso 3.5" Paring Knife
Shun Kanso 3.5" Paring Knife
$ 79.95 $ 100.00