Shun Kanso Santoku Knife with Hollow Ground Blade, 7-in

Kanso is a design principle based on Zen philosophy. It means simplicity, but simplicity that is achieved by eliminating the non-essential. In Kanso concept development, all that doesn't matter was left out 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 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 16 cutting angle each side to cut cleanly and help preserve food freshness and best taste. Features 16-degree cutting angle on each side cuts cleanly and helps preserve food's freshness and best taste; hollow-ground feature provides easy food release. Handle is made of Tagayasan wood (known as iron sword wood) notable for its denseness, durability and beauty; angled for a chef's grip and precision cutting. A multi-purpose, must-have knife in Asian kitchens Hand-sharpened 16 double-bevel blade (32 comprehensive) Heritage finish hides scratches, gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age Steel: AUS10Ahigh-carbon, vanadium stainless steel Contoured tagayasan or wenge wood Blade length: 7 in. (17.8 cm) Handcrafted in Japan Weight: 1.5.