As pretty as it is practical, this set of essential knives makes it easy to slice, dice, cut and chop through a lifetime of kitchen prep. Shun’s Kanso series is based on the Zen philosophy of simplicity—removing anything that doesn’t matter and keeping only the essentials. Made with Japanese, high-carbon steel, Kanso knives take a razor-sharp edge and hold it longer. Full-tang construction provides strength, balance and precision cutting control. Hand sharpened to a 16° double-beveled edge, these knives deliver perfectly smooth cuts.
Kanso’s beautiful handle is made of tagayasan wood, traditionally used in Japan for making samurai sword handles. A heritage finish on the handle hides scratches, giving knives a rustic look that improves with age. Plus, the contoured handle enables a chef’s grip that’s comfortable for both right- and left-handed cooks. Handcrafted in Japan, these knives pair exceptional performance with timeless artistry.
Set includes:
- 8" chef’s knife
- 6" utility knife
- 5.5" hollow-edge santoku
- 3.5" paring knife
- Honing steel
- Tagayason wood storage block
- This 6-piece set includes the essential knives and tools for a wide range of kitchen tasks, along with a matching storage block
- Made of Japanese AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel, razor-sharp Kanso blades hold an edge longer with less honing required
- Full-tang construction ensures perfect balance and precise control
- Ultra-sharp cutting edge is ground to a 16° angle on each side for clean, effortless cutting
- Contoured handle made of beautiful tagayason wood provides a secure, comfortable grip
- Originating in Seki City, Japan’s historical center for manufacturing samurai swords, Shun knives are heirs to a seven-century tradition of superior workmanship